What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
jinx
Example
I don't want to jinx it, but I think we have a good chance of winning. [jinx: verb]
Example
Ever since he broke that mirror, he's been convinced he's under a jinx. [jinx: noun]
malediction
Example
The witch cast a malediction on the village, causing crops to wither and livestock to die. [malediction: noun]
Example
He muttered a malediction under his breath as he watched his rival succeed. [malediction: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Jinx is more commonly used than malediction in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between jinx and malediction?
Malediction is more formal than jinx and is typically used in more serious or historical contexts.
