Im`pre*ca"tion (?), 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.
Men cowered like slaves before such horrid
imprecations.
Motley.
Syn. -- Malediction; curse; execration; anathema. See
Malediction.