Used in a Sentence

imprecations

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for imprecations.

Editorial note

The only way to win it is to avoid it, or to start throwing imprecations around.

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Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

A curse.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of imprecations gathered in one view.

noun

A curse.

noun

The act of imprecating, or invoking evil upon someone; a prayer that a curse or calamity may befall someone.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for imprecations.

noun

A curse.

noun

The act of imprecating, or invoking evil upon someone; a prayer that a curse or calamity may befall someone.

Example sentences

1

The only way to win it is to avoid it, or to start throwing imprecations around.

2

You remember those old farts, annoying everybody with their sanctimonious imprecations about video games?

3

And anyways, dire imprecations of fire and brimstone if we don't do things your way is so 1700s.

4

Sounds like those thundering imprecations that we all must use vim or emacs because IDEs require mouse use (which they don't).

5

Another blog littered with imprecations to give them money.

6

I recant my negative judgments of Cory Doctorow's approach towards changing the technological trajectory and any imprecations towards his sincerity in achieving them.

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His imprecations are not what make Linux work.

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In other words, include your imprecations against free-loaders.

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> And anyways, dire imprecations of fire and brimstone if we don't do things your way is so 1700s.

10

I've spent time in remote Australian communities, where it's quite common to be peppered with 'white cunt' imprecations if out at night, especially anywhere near the canteen (bar).

Quote examples

1

He will be trailed, of course, by the philosopher furiously hurling philosophical imprecations: "What do you mean, you're willing to be irrational?

2

I see middle-aged mothers posting horrific violent imprecations and "find out where that person lives" in response to news articles about some outrage or another.

Proper noun examples

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Imprecations really fail one, don't they?

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use imprecations in a sentence?

The only way to win it is to avoid it, or to start throwing imprecations around.

What does imprecations mean?

A curse.

What part of speech is imprecations?

imprecations is commonly used as noun.