What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
imprecated
Example
The witch imprecated a curse on the village. [imprecated: verb]
Example
The priest imprecated the devil to leave the possessed girl's body. [imprecated: past tense]
maledict
Example
The prophet maledicted the king for his wickedness. [maledicted: verb]
Example
The crowd maledicted the politician for his corrupt practices. [maledicted: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Maledict is more commonly used than imprecated in everyday language. Imprecated is an archaic and formal word that is less commonly used in modern times.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between imprecated and maledict?
Imprecated is more formal and archaic, while maledict is less formal and more contemporary. Therefore, maledict is more suitable for use in both formal and informal contexts.
