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malediction

[mal-uh-dik-shuhn]

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'

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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.'