🤬Malediction

noun
/ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Meaning

A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell
A curse or the utterance of a curse.

Example Sentences

The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.

The witch cast a malediction upon the village.

Synonyms

curse, hex, spell, imprecation, anathema, jinx
Entry 1
curse, hex, spell, imprecation, anathema
Entry 2
curse, hex, spell, imprecation, jinx

Antonyms

blessing, benediction, praise, favor
Entry 1
blessing, benediction, praise, favor
Entry 2
blessing, benediction

Collocations

ancient malediction, powerful malediction, utter a malediction, break a malediction
Entry 1
ancient malediction, powerful malediction, utter a malediction, break a malediction
Entry 2
ancient malediction, utter a malediction, powerful malediction

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