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malison

mal·i·son
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mal-uh-zuh n, -suh n]
    • /ˈmæl ə zən, -sən/
    • /ˈmæ.lɪsn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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.

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Synonyms 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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