imprecation in Dutch
imprecation in Dutch is verwensing — imprecation means the act of calling down evil or misfortune upon someone.
imprecation in Dutch
verwensing
The act of imprecating, or invoking evil upon someone; a prayer that a curse or calamity may befall someone.
What does "imprecation" mean?
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noun The act of calling down evil or misfortune upon someone.
"The old sailor's imprecation against the captain was overheard by the whole crew."
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noun A curse spoken aloud against someone.
"He hurled a string of imprecations at the driver who cut him off."
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imprecation in a sentence
- The old sailor's imprecation against the captain was overheard by the whole crew.
- With a final imprecation, she stormed out of the room.
- He hurled a string of imprecations at the driver who cut him off.
- The play opens with a witch's imprecation upon the royal house.
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What is "imprecation" in Dutch?
"imprecation" in Dutch is verwensing. imprecation means: The act of calling down evil or misfortune upon someone.
How do you use "imprecation" in a sentence?
Example: "The old sailor's imprecation against the captain was overheard by the whole crew." In Dutch, "imprecation" is verwensing.
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