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- [mal-i-dik-shuh n]
- /ˌmæl ɪˈdɪk ʃən/
- /ˌmæ.lɪ.ˈdɪk.ʃn̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mal-i-dik-shuh n]
- /ˌmæl ɪˈdɪk ʃən/
Definitions of malediction word
- noun malediction a curse; imprecation. 1
- noun malediction the utterance of a curse. 1
- noun malediction slander. 1
- noun malediction A magical word or phrase uttered with the intention of bringing about evil or destruction; a curse. 1
- noun malediction the utterance of a curse against someone or something 0
- noun malediction slanderous accusation or comment 0
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Origin of malediction
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English malediccion < Latin maledictiōn- (stem of maledictiō) slander (Late Latin: curse). See male-, diction
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Parts of speech for Malediction
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
malediction popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
malediction usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for malediction
noun malediction
- cuss — If someone cusses, they swear at someone or use bad language.
- commination — the act or an instance of threatening punishment or vengeance
- imprecation — the act of imprecating; cursing.
- anathema — If something is anathema to you, you strongly dislike it.
- whammy — the evil eye; jinx.
Antonyms for malediction
noun malediction
- blessing — A blessing is something good that you are grateful for.
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