noun
- a curse or the utterance of a curse
Usage: formal
Examples
- The witch’s malediction was said to bring misfortune to the entire village.
- He muttered a malediction under his breath when he saw the damage.
- The ancient text contained powerful maledictions against grave robbers.
- She felt as though a malediction had been placed upon her family.
- The priest warned against uttering maledictions in anger.
- Local folklore spoke of a terrible malediction that haunted the castle.