imprecate

A verb meaning to invoke evil upon someone; to curse or pray against.

ruГлагол, означающий призывать зло на кого-либо; проклинать или молиться против.esVerbo que significa invocar un mal contra alguien; maldecir o desear daño a alguien mediante una imprecación.frVerbe signifiant appeler le mal sur quelqu'un ; maudire ou formuler une malédiction contre quelqu'un ou quelque chose.deGegen jemanden Übles oder Böses herabwünschen; jemanden verfluchen oder verwünschen.ptVerbo que significa invocar o mal ou uma maldição sobre alguém; rogar pragas ou amaldiçoar.zh动词，指祈求灾祸降临于某人；诅咒或祈祷他人遭殃。arفعل يعني الدعاء بالشر أو السوء على شخص ما؛ أي لعنه أو ابتهل إلى الله ضده.

1. To call down a curse C2 formal

   To invoke evil or misfortune upon someone; to wish harm upon them.

   • The ancient ritual was used to imprecate curses upon enemies.
   • In his rage, he imprecated doom upon his betrayer.
   • The prophet imprecated divine punishment on the corrupt city.

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   Synonyme: anathematizebeshrewcursecussdamnexecratemaledict

   Antonyme: bless

2. To utter profanities C2 formal

   To speak obscenities or swear words, often in anger or frustration.

   • He imprecated loudly when he hit his thumb with the hammer.
   • The sailor imprecated a string of oaths at the stormy sea.
   • She imprecated under her breath after dropping the fragile vase.

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   Synonyme: blasphemecursecussexecrateswear

   Antonyme: bless

• imprecated past participle
• imprecated past simple
• imprecating present participle
• imprecates third person singular