malediction

noun mal·e·dic·tion \ˌma-lə-ˈdik-shən\

Definition of MALEDICTION

: curse, execration

— mal·e·dic·to·ry \-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē\ adjective

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Origin of MALEDICTION

Middle English malediccioun, from Late Latin malediction-, maledictio, from maledicere to curse, from Latin, to speak evil of, from male badly + dicere to speak, say — more at mal-, diction

First Known Use: 14th century

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Synonyms: anathema, ban, execration, imprecation, curse, malison, winze [Scottish]

Antonyms: benediction, benison, blessing

Rhymes with MALEDICTION

benediction, contradiction, crucifixion, dereliction, interdiction, jurisdiction, metafiction, science fiction, valediction

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