exsecratio — meaning in English
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English meaning
- curse noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
- execration noun An act or instance of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; an imprecation; an expression of utter detestation.
- hex verb To cast a spell on someone, especially a harmful or evil one; to bewitch.
Senses
exsecratio is used for these senses in English:
- curse A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.
- curse A prayer or imprecation that harm may befall someone.
- execration An act or instance of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; an imprecation; an expression of utter detestation.
- hex An evil spell or curse.
- imprecation The act of imprecating, or invoking evil upon someone; a prayer that a curse or calamity may befall someone.
curse — full definition
- noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
- noun A rude or offensive word used to express anger.
- verb To wish harm on someone, or to swear angrily.
execration — full definition
- noun An act or instance of cursing; a curse dictated by violent feelings of hatred; an imprecation; an expression of utter detestation.
- noun That which is execrated; a detested thing.