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Imprecating: meaning, definitions and examples

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imprecating

 

[ ษชmหˆprษ›keษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expressing curses

Imprecating refers to the act of invoking or calling down a curse or expressing a wish of evil upon someone. It is often associated with strong feelings of anger or frustration, where a person desires harm or misfortune to befall another. This term is rooted in traditional beliefs, where spoken words were thought to have the power to affect reality or invoke the supernatural. Imprecations can be found in literature, religious texts, and folklore, reflecting deep emotional responses to perceived wrongdoings.

Synonyms

avenging, condemning, cursing, damning

Examples of usage

  • He was imprecating against those who wronged him.
  • In her rage, she began imprecating loudly.
  • The old woman was known for her imprecating chants.
  • He muttered an imprecating phrase under his breath.

Translations

Translations of the word "imprecating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น imprecando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคช เคฆเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verfluchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengutuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะบะปะธะฝะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeklinaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‘ชใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maudire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maldiciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lanet etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ €์ฃผํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุนู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ proklรญnat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prekliaty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏ…ๅ’’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prekletstvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bana

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€า“ั‹ั ะฐะนั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒ”แƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lanษ™t etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maldiciรณn

Etymology

The word 'imprecating' originates from the Latin 'imprecari', meaning 'to invoke', 'to call upon', or 'to pray for' something, particularly with a negative connotation. This Latin term combines 'in-', meaning 'upon', and 'precari', which means 'to pray'. The usage of the term in English dates back to the 14th century. Over the centuries, its implications shifted towards a more malevolent intent, focusing on the act of calling down curses rather than general prayer. Literature through the ages has captured the essence of imprecation, often depicting characters expressing deep emotional turmoil through curses. In various cultures, the power of the word to hurt or harm remains a significant aspect of folklore, reflecting humanity's struggle with anger and retribution.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,961, 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.