Malediction

Meaning

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

A curse or the utterance of a curse.

Example Sentences

The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.

The witch cast a malediction upon the village.

Synonyms

curse, hex, spell, imprecation, anathema, jinx

Entry 1

curse, hex, spell, imprecation, anathema

Entry 2

curse, hex, spell, imprecation, jinx

Antonyms

blessing, benediction, praise, favor

Entry 1

blessing, benediction, praise, favor

Entry 2

blessing, benediction

Collocations

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

Entry 1

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

Entry 2

ancient malediction, utter a malediction, powerful malediction