Malediction: meaning, definitions and examples
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malediction
[ ˌmæl.əˈdɪk.ʃən ]
curses
A malediction is a curse or a wish for harm to come to someone. It is a strong and often spoken form of disapproval or anger towards someone.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The witch cast a malediction on the village, causing crops to wither and livestock to die.
- He felt the weight of the malediction as misfortune seemed to follow him wherever he went.
Translations
Translations of the word "malediction" in other languages:
🇵🇹 maldição
🇮🇳 शाप
🇩🇪 Verwünschung
🇮🇩 kutukan
🇺🇦 прокляття
🇵🇱 przekleństwo
🇯🇵 呪い
🇫🇷 malédiction
🇪🇸 maldición
🇹🇷 lanet
🇰🇷 저주
🇸🇦 لعنة
🇨🇿 kletba
🇸🇰 prekliatie
🇨🇳 诅咒
🇸🇮 prekletstvo
🇮🇸 bölvun
🇰🇿 қарғыс
🇬🇪 წყევლა
🇦🇿 lənət
🇲🇽 maldición
Word origin
The word 'malediction' originated from the Latin word 'maledictio', which means 'speaking evil against someone' or 'a curse'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a curse or a wish for harm to someone. Throughout history, maledictions have been a common theme in folklore, literature, and superstitions, often associated with witches, sorcery, and dark magic.