n. [ L. imprecatio: cf. F. imprécation. ] The act of imprecating, or invoking evil upon any one; a prayer that a curse or calamity may fall on any one; a curse. [ 1913 Webster ]
Men cowered like slaves before such horrid imprecations. Motley.
Syn. -- Malediction; curse; execration; anathema. See Malediction. [ 1913 Webster ]