ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈkāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin imprecation-, imprecatio, from imprecatus + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the act of imprecating especially by invoking evil : cursing
2.
a. : plea , supplication
the imprecations to the Lord for forgiveness — W.A.White
b. : curse , malediction
uttered imprecations under his breath