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   Mal·e·dic·tion

   /ˌmaləˈdikSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. a magical word or phrase uttered with the intention of bringing about evil or destruction; a curse: "he muttered maledictions to himself as he trod the stone passages"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin maledictio(n-), from maledicere ‘speak evil of’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. maledictive adjective
   • 2. maledictory adjective

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   The meaning of MALEDICTION is curse, execration. How to use malediction in a sentence. Did you know?

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › maledictionMALEDICTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   MALEDICTION meaning: 1. words that are intended to bring bad luck to someone or that express the hope that someone will…. Learn more.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › maledictionMalediction - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   So a malediction is an evil statement directed at someone else. Pretty nasty, if you ask me. Definitions of malediction. noun. the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult) synonyms: imprecation. see more.

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   noun. a curse; imprecation. Synonyms: execration, damning. Antonyms: benediction. the utterance of a curse. slander. malediction. / ˌmælɪˈdɪkʃən / noun. the utterance of a curse against someone or something. slanderous accusation or comment. Discover More. Derived Forms. ˌmaleˈdictive, adjective. Discover More. Other Words From.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › maledictionMALEDICTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Apr 28, 2024 · Apr 18, 2024. 2 meanings: 1. the utterance of a curse against someone or something 2. slanderous accusation or comment.... Click for more definitions.