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imprecate

/ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

Translations

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imprecated

Past Simple

imprecated

Past Participle

imprecating

Gerund

/ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

He would often imprecate his enemies in moments of anger.

Он часто проклинал своих врагов в моменты гнева.

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Synonyms

imprecateverb

To invoke evil or a curse upon someone.

The old woman imprecated her enemies, hoping misfortune would befall them.

Archaic. To earnestly invoke or pray for something, especially a blessing or protection, upon someone or something; to implore.

Kneeling before the altar, the knight imprecated divine favor upon his forthcoming quest.