1. Noun
The act of deprecating; a praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented; strong expression of disapprobation.
2. Noun
Entreaty for pardon; petitioning.
3. Noun
An imprecation or curse.
4. Noun
a prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster
Vocabulary classified under Linguistics
5. Noun
the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself)
Vocabulary classified under Education
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