im·pre·ca·tion \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 >