imprecate

[ˈɪmprɪkeɪt]

imprecate Definition

• 1. to utter or invoke evil against someone or something
• 2. to curse

Using imprecate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "imprecate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The old woman imprecated the thief who stole her purse.

• Example

  He imprecated the gods for his misfortune.

• Example

  She imprecated the company for their poor customer service.

imprecate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for imprecate

• curse
• swear
• blaspheme
• damn
• hex

Phrases with imprecate

• imprecate evil on

  to wish or call for harm to befall someone or something

  Example

  He imprecated evil on his enemies.

• imprecate curses

  to invoke a curse or malediction

  Example

  The witch imprecated curses on her enemies.

• imprecate damnation

  to invoke eternal punishment or condemnation

  Example

  The preacher imprecated damnation on the sinners.

Origins of imprecate

from Latin 'imprecat-', meaning 'invoked with a curse'

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Summary: imprecate in Brief

'Imprecate' [ˈɪmprɪkeɪt] is a verb that means to invoke evil or curse upon someone or something. It is often used in religious or supernatural contexts, as in 'He imprecated the gods for his misfortune.' 'Imprecate' can also be used in everyday language, as in 'She imprecated the company for their poor customer service.' Synonyms include 'curse,' 'swear,' and 'blaspheme.'