Imprecated: meaning, definitions and examples
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imprecated
[ ษชmหprษkeษชtษชd ]
formal usage
To curse or invoke evil upon someone or something. This term is often used in a religious or formal context, implying a stronger sentiment than simply expressing anger or disdain.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She felt imprecated by the actions of her enemies.
- The witch was said to have imprecated those who wronged her.
- He believed he was imprecated by the family curse.
- In their anger, they imprecated the rivals loudly.
Translations
Translations of the word "imprecated" in other languages:
๐ต๐น imprecado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคพเคชเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช verflucht
๐ฎ๐ฉ terkutuk
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะบะปััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ przeklฤty
๐ฏ๐ต ๅชใใใ
๐ซ๐ท maudit
๐ช๐ธ maldito
๐น๐ท lanetli
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ฃผ๋ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ prokletรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ preklรญnaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ขซ่ฏ ๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ preklet
๐ฎ๐ธ fรณlkfrรฆddur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัาัั ะฐะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแงแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ lษnษtlษnmiล
๐ฒ๐ฝ maldito
Etymology
The term 'impricate' originates from the Latin word 'imprecari', which means 'to invoke or call down'. This Latin derivative combines the prefix 'in-' meaning 'upon' with 'precari', meaning 'to pray or entreat'. In historical contexts, the word has been used to express the act of calling upon a supernatural force to bring harm or misfortune to someone. This concept of invoking a curse has deep roots in various cultures, often tied to religious beliefs where one might seek justice or vengeance against wrongdoers through imprecation.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,584, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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