malediction

Meanings

• noun

  A curse or imprecation, especially a formal one uttered in a religious context.

  - "The wizard placed a malediction on the enemy's lands."
  - "The high priestess pronounced a malediction upon the enemy."

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Antonyms

benediction

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Rhymes

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condescension , obsession , impression , cessation

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Variants

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malediction , maledictions , maledictory

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Etymology

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From Old French malédiction, from mal- 'bad' + dicere 'to speak'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'malediction' comes from the Latin word 'maledicere', which means 'to speak evil of'.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that a malediction can only be broken by the person who cast it.

3. The term 'malediction' has been used in various works of literature, including Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' and Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven'.

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Related Concepts

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1. curse: A malediction is a specific type of curse, often used in a formal or religious context.

2. imprecation: Another term for a malediction, which means a prayer or invocation for harm or misfortune to be inflicted upon someone or something.

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Culture

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In literature, malediction is often used to describe a curse or a prophecy. In art, it can be depicted as a symbol of evil or misfortune. In music, it can be used as a theme for songs about curses or vengeance.

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   - Visualize a high priestess or wizard uttering a curse, surrounded by candles and ancient symbols.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'malediction' with the idea of a curse or a prophecy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'malediction' as 'mal' meaning bad, and 'diction' meaning to speak.

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