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imprecation

im·pre·ca·tion [ ìmprə káysh'n ] (plural im·pre·ca·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. curse: an oath or curse

2. act of cursing somebody: the calling down of harm on somebody

3. act of swearing: swearing or blasphemy

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