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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

imprecation

/ɪmˈprɛkʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does imprecation mean?

noun

A curse or imprecation is a strong expression of anger or hatred, often used to invoke evil or misfortune on someone. It can also refer to a formal or solemn request for something to happen.

Example

"The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the politician who had let them down."

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