Meaning of the word imprecation in English

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imprecation

US /ˌɪm.prəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪm.prəˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

an offensive word:

Example:
The old woman walked along the street muttering imprecations.
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