Meaning of the word imprecation in English

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imprecation

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

Noun

a spoken curse

Example:
He muttered an imprecation under his breath as he stumbled.
The old woman hurled imprecations at the children who had stolen her apples.