Transcription
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- [mal-uh-zuh n, -suh n]
- /ˈmæl ə zən, -sən/
- /ˈmæ.lɪsn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mal-uh-zuh n, -suh n]
- /ˈmæl ə zən, -sən/
Definitions of malison word
- noun malison a curse. 1
- noun malison a curse 0
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Origin of malison
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English maliso(u)n < Old French maleison < Latin maledictiōn- (stem of maledictiō) malediction
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Parts of speech for Malison
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
malison popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
malison usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for malison
noun malison
- bane — The bane of someone or the bane of someone's life is something that frequently makes them feel unhappy or annoyed.
- obscenity — the character or quality of being obscene; indecency; lewdness.
- profanity — the quality of being profane; irreverence.
- whammy — the evil eye; jinx.
- obloquy — censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, especially by numerous persons or by the general public.
Antonyms for malison
noun malison
- piety — reverence for God or devout fulfillment of religious obligations: a prayer full of piety.
- reverence — a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
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