An imprecation or curse.
A praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented; strong expression of disapprobation.
The act of deprecating.
Entreaty for pardon; petitioning.
The use of a word or phrase carrying negative connotations or imagery (especially one that is derogatory, offensive or vulgar) to replace a (more) neutral original.
A word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way.