Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
malediction
Noun
/ˌmæl.ɪˈdɪk.ʃən/
Definition
A magical word or phrase uttered with the intention of bringing about evil or harm.
Examples
- The witch’s malediction sent shivers down their spines.
- He feared that the ancient malediction would haunt his family for generations.
- They believed that the malediction was the reason for their misfortunes.
Meaning
Malediction refers to a curse or a spoken invocation of evil, typically directed towards someone or something.
Synonyms
- Curse
- Hex
- Jinx
- Imprecation
