Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
maledict
verb
/ˌmæl.əˈdɪkt/
Definition
To speak evil of; to curse or invoke a curse upon.
Examples
- He maledicted his rival in a fit of anger.
- The witches were said to maledict those who crossed their paths.
Meaning
The act of cursing or speaking harmfully about someone; a word or expression that is intended to bring about bad fortune or ill will to another.
Synonyms
- curse
- damn
- excoriate
- anathematize
