imprecation in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Imprecation: a spoken curse or invocation of evil, often directed at someone or something.
Crossword clues for imprecation
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "imprecation".
- A curse uttered with malevolent intent.
- A wish for misfortune to befall someone.
- An appeal for harm directed at another.
- A spoken desire for someone's downfall.
- An invocation of evil against an enemy.
Imprecation sentence examples
- The old man muttered an imprecation under his breath as the car sped past him.
- In folklore, it's often believed that an imprecation can bring misfortune upon one's enemies.
- She cast an imprecation upon the storm that ruined her wedding day.
- The villagers feared the witch's imprecation, thinking it would spell doom for their crops.
- His angry imprecation echoed through the empty halls, startling everyone nearby.