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- [im-pri-keyt]
- /ˈɪm prɪˌkeɪt/
- /ˈɪm.prɪk.eɪt/
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- [im-pri-keyt]
- /ˈɪm prɪˌkeɪt/
Definitions of imprecate word
- verb with object imprecate to invoke or call down (evil or curses), as upon a person. 1
- noun imprecate Utter (a curse) or invoke (evil) against someone or something. 1
- verb imprecate to swear, curse, or blaspheme 0
- verb imprecate to invoke or bring down (evil, a curse, etc) 0
- verb imprecate to put a curse on 0
- verb transitive imprecate to pray for or invoke (evil, a curse, etc.) 0
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Origin of imprecate
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin imprecātus past participle of imprecārī to invoke, pray to or for, equivalent to im- im-1 + prec- pray + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Imprecate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
imprecate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
imprecate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imprecate
verb imprecate
- cuss — If someone cusses, they swear at someone or use bad language.
- blaspheme — If someone blasphemes, they say rude or disrespectful things about God or religion, or they use God's name as a swear word.
- flame — burning gas or vapor, as from wood or coal, that is undergoing combustion; a portion of ignited gas or vapor.
- damn — Damn, damn it, and dammit are used by some people to express anger or impatience.
- anathematize — to pronounce an anathema (upon a person, etc); curse
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