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malediction
noun
A curse; the utterance of a curse; evil speech.
Advanced - Used in formal or literary contexts
Etymology
From Latin maledictio "evil speaking, curse," from maledicere "to speak evil of," from male "badly" + dicere "to say."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The witch uttered a terrible malediction."
- 2.
"Ancient texts contain maledictions against tomb robbers."
- 3.
"His malediction echoed through the hall."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
curseexecrationheximprecationdamnation
Related Words
spellbancondemnationanathema
Fun Fact
Malediction is the opposite of benediction (good speaking/blessing). Both come from Latin dicere (to say). Valediction (farewell) and edict (spoken out) share this root.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 11 letters (M, A, L, E, D, I, C, T, I, O, N)
Scrabble Value: 16 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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