Definition of Imprecation

a stated curse that bears a person ill-will

Examples of Imprecation in a sentence

The witch muttered an imprecation at the man who mistreated her.  🔊

Before the woman was burned at the stake, she uttered an imprecation against her accusers.  🔊

The woman screamed an imprecation at the police officer who tossed her to the ground.  🔊

Since I don’t believe in magic, the wizard’s imprecation didn’t scare me.  🔊

Although the man didn’t fully understand the imprecation, he believed the gypsy had mentioned turning him into a frog.  🔊

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