[responsivevoice] imprecation [/responsivevoice] [ im-pri-key-shuh n ]
The word of the day is ‘imprecation.’
The word is a noun, i.e., it is the main subject of a sentence.
No, the word is a noun. Therefore, it does not have a past form.
It means:
1. Blasphemy
2. A spoken curse
3. A slanderous accusation
4. Malison
1. Hindi – Shaap
2. Spanish -Imprecación
3. French – Imprécation
4. Mandarin – Zǔzhòu
1. He laughed again in one low burst that was as spiteful as an imprecation.
2. An imprecation of a sufficiently emphatic character was the only reply.
3. Then, with an imprecation upon his lips, he turned and retired.
4. He vainly strives to rally under the fire of imprecation, but it is too late
5. With an imprecation of wrath, he called his companion’s attention to the spot.
Some synonyms of today’s word are:
curse, malediction, swearing, anathema, hex, cess, execration, malison, ban, swear word, expletive, oath, profanity, obscenity, epithet, dirty word, blaspheming, blasphemy, sacrilege, bad language, foul language, strong language, colourful language, cuss word etc
Some antonyms of the word are:
bless, thanksgiving, orison, anoint, citation, endorsement
Quotation:
The Westerly Wind asserting his sway from the south-west quarter is often like a monarch gone mad, driving forth with wild imprecations the most faithful of his courtiers to shipwreck, disaster, and death.
Joseph Conrad
Social Example:
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