Imprecation(noun)
A spoken curse or expression of anger wishing harm upon someone.
Hindi meaning:शाप / अभिशाप
Synonyms: Curse, Damnation, Malediction, Anathema
Antonyms: Blessing, Benediction, Praise, Approval
Example: The old man muttered an imprecation against those who had wronged him.
Trick to remember: “I’m praying” sounds like “Imprecate” — but here you’re praying for someone’s downfall, not their good! 
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