imprecation

Meanings

• an act of cursing or invoking a deity to bring harm upon someone

  - "After learning that his best friend had betrayed him, John made an imprecation against his former friend."
  - "During a heated argument, Sarah imprecated her brother, cursing him with the words, 'May the gods strike you down with a terrible plague!'"

• a serious oath or pledge, often accompanied by a solemn appeal to a deity for witness and protection

  - "After being sworn in as the new president of the country, John made an imprecation, vowing to uphold the constitution and serve the best interests of the people."
  - "During a court trial, the defendant made an imprecation, appealing to the deity for truth and justice to prevail, and for the defendant to be found not guilty if the evidence presented in court proved that the defendant had acted in self-defense or had been falsely accused."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɪm.pɹəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with imprecation
precipitate , animate , elaborate , complicate , incite , contemplation , meditation

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Homophones

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1. impression
   

2. expression
   

3. suppression
   

4. depression
   

5. compression
   

6. prepression
   

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Variants

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imprecation , imprecations , imprecatory

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Forms

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imprecate (verb): to call down a curse or invoke a deity to bring harm upon someone or something., imprecation (noun): an act of cursing or invoking a deity to bring harm upon someone or something., imprecatory (adjective): relating to or involving imprecations or imprecatory prayers., imprecator (noun): a person who imprecates or invokes a deity to bring harm upon someone or something.

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Etymology

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The word 'imprecation' originated from the Latin word 'imprecari', which means 'to call down (a curse) upon someone or something'. This word was then adopted into the English language during the Middle English period, around the 14th or 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. curse: A condemnation or imprecation, often accompanied by a wish or prayer for harm, misfortune, or suffering to befall someone or something.

2. invocation: A calling or summoning, often accompanied by a prayer or supplication, for a deity, spirit, or other supernatural being or entity to appear, manifest, or grant a favor, boon, or blessing.

3. supplication: A humble and earnest prayer or request, often accompanied by a feeling of need or dependence, for divine intervention, mercy, or favor in response to a petition or appeal.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the concept of imprecation holds significant importance. In ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome, imprecations were commonly used as curses, often invoking the gods to bring harm upon someone or something. These imprecations were often inscribed on tablets, amulets, or other objects, and were believed to hold powerful magical properties. In more modern times, imprecations have continued to hold significance in various cultures and belief systems, often serving as powerful symbols of prayer, supplication, and invocation.

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