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imprecatory

UK
/ˈɪmprɪkətəri/
US
/ˈɪmprɪkəˌtɔri/

Translations

imprecatoryadjective
more imprecatory
Comp.
most imprecatory
Super.
UK
/ˈɪmprɪkətəri/
US
/ˈɪmprɪkəˌtɔri/
imprécatoireLittéraire ; qui relève de la malédiction, de la dénonciation ou de l’anathème.
The preacher recited an imprecatory psalm that called down judgment on the wicked.
Le prédicateur a récité un psaume imprécatoire qui appelait le jugement sur les méchants.
imprécatoireLittéraire ; qui exprime un souhait de malheur ou de dommage.
The imprecatory tone of the letter made it clear that he harbored deep resentment.
Le ton imprécatoire de la lettre montrait clairement qu’il nourrissait un profond ressentiment.
Synonyms
cursing
execratory
damning
vengeful
maledictory

Definitions

imprecatoryadjective
Expressing a wish or desire for harm or misfortune to befall someone.
The imprecatory tone of the letter made it clear that he harbored deep resentment.
Relating to or characterized by the utterance of curses; invoking condemnation in prayer or speech.
The preacher recited an imprecatory psalm that called down judgment on the wicked.
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