Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

malison

Noun
/ˈmælɪsən/
Definition
A curse; a wish of evil upon someone.
Examples
  • After their bitter argument, she uttered a malison under her breath.
  • In folklore, the witch was known to cast malisons on those who wronged her.
  • The ancient texts spoke of malisons that could bring misfortune to entire families.
Meaning
Malison refers to a pronounced curse, often wishing harm or misfortune on a person. It conveys a strong feeling of animosity or ill will toward someone due to their actions or characteristics.
Synonyms
  • curse
  • hex
  • imprecation
  • anathema
  • jinx