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Malediction

noun

/ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Meaning

A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell

A curse or the utterance of a curse.

The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.

The witch cast a malediction upon the village.

curse, hex, spell, imprecation, anathema, jinx

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curse, hex, spell, imprecation, anathema

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curse, hex, spell, imprecation, jinx

blessing, benediction, praise, favor

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blessing, benediction, praise, favor

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blessing, benediction

ancient malediction, powerful malediction, utter a malediction, break a malediction

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ancient malediction, powerful malediction, utter a malediction, break a malediction

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ancient malediction, utter a malediction, powerful malediction

informal term for the buttocks; also a homeless or lazy person

Lack of fairness or justice; unequal distribution or treatment.

a positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise; confidence in oneself

a large organized military force trained for war

a round, deep dish used for holding food or liquids

Wisdom or intelligence.