Definitions
- Referring to a supposed curse or bad luck that follows someone or something. - Talking about a hex or spell that brings misfortune or failure. - Describing a situation where mentioning a future outcome can cause it not to happen.
- Referring to a spoken or written curse or condemnation. - Talking about a spell or incantation that brings harm or misfortune. - Describing a situation where someone wishes ill upon another person or thing.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to negative outcomes or consequences.
- 2Both words are associated with curses or spells.
- 3Both words involve the idea of wishing ill upon someone or something.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Jinx is more commonly used in everyday language, while malediction is more formal and less common.
- 2Scope: Jinx can refer to a specific instance of bad luck or a general belief in bad luck, while malediction specifically refers to a spoken or written curse.
- 3Intention: Jinx can be unintentional or accidental, while malediction is always intentional and purposeful.
- 4Severity: Malediction is generally considered to be more severe and harmful than a jinx.
Remember this!
Jinx and malediction are both words that refer to negative outcomes or consequences, often associated with curses or spells. However, jinx is more commonly used in everyday language and can refer to a specific instance of bad luck or a general belief in bad luck. On the other hand, malediction is a more formal and less common word that specifically refers to a spoken or written curse and is generally considered to be more severe and harmful than a jinx.
