malediction — a magical word or phrase uttered with the intention of bringing about evil; a curse
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a magical word or phrase uttered with the intention of bringing about evil; a curse
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/
Example Sentences
- My mother's malediction follows me everywhere: 'May your socks always be slightly damp!'
- The gamer shouted a malediction at his laggy internet connection.
- Shakespeare's plays often featured characters casting maledictions upon their enemies.
malediction
NOUN[/ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/]
a magical word or phrase uttered with the intention of bringing about evil; a curse
The witch hurled a malediction at the knight who broke his oath.
In this jurisdiction, benediction turns to malediction!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin maledictio, derived from maledicere meaning 'to speak evil of.' The word combines the Latin prefix male- (badly, evilly) with dicere (to speak).
Breakdown
male- (badly, evilly) + dict (speak) + -ion (noun suffix) = malediction
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📝Examples
“My mother's malediction follows me everywhere: 'May your socks always be slightly damp!'”
“The gamer shouted a malediction at his laggy internet connection.”
“Shakespeare's plays often featured characters casting maledictions upon their enemies.”
“The old book contained a malediction that would activate if anyone tried to steal it.”
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