imprecation

[ im-pri-key-shuh n ]

/ ˌɪm prɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

the act of imprecating; cursing.

a curse; malediction.

Origin of imprecation

1575–85; < Latin imprecātiōn- (stem of imprecātiō), equivalent to imprecāt(us) (see imprecate) + -iōn- -ion

Meanwhile Mr. Krone, with an imprecation, declares he has power to elect his candidate to the Senate.

An Outcast |F. Colburn Adams
He laughed again in one low burst that was as spiteful as an imprecation.

Tales of Unrest |Joseph Conrad
The imprecation is really quite harmless, as are many other of the dreadful things attributed to the Magyars.

Told by the Death's Head |Mr Jkai
He vainly strives to rally under the fire of imprecation, but it is too late.

Marion's Faith. |Charles King

The German turned upon this new assailant with an imprecation.

The Boy Allies with the Cossacks |Clair W. Hayes

imprecation

/ (ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən) /

the act of imprecating

a malediction; curse