malediction Definition
- 1a curse; a wish of evil upon another
- 2the utterance of such a curse
Using malediction: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "malediction" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The witch's malediction caused the prince to fall into a deep sleep.
Example
He muttered a malediction under his breath when he saw the parking ticket on his car.
Example
The old woman put a malediction on the thief who stole her purse.
malediction Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for malediction
Phrases with malediction
to speak or pronounce a curse upon someone or something
Example
The priest uttered a malediction against the devil.
a curse or condemnation directed at someone or something
Example
The king put a malediction on the traitor who tried to overthrow him.
a curse or condemnation directed at someone or something
Example
The villagers put a malediction against the witch who had been causing trouble in their town.
Origins of malediction
from Latin 'maledictio', meaning 'a speaking ill of, slander'
Summary: malediction in Brief
The term 'malediction' [mal-uh-dik-shuhn] refers to a curse or wish of evil upon another. It can also refer to the act of uttering such a curse. Examples include 'The witch's malediction caused the prince to fall into a deep sleep.' and 'He muttered a malediction under his breath when he saw the parking ticket on his car.' Phrases include 'utter a malediction,' 'a malediction on,' and 'a malediction against.'
