English dictionary

malediction

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult)

noun.communication

Synonyms imprecation

Source: WordNet 3.0
A proclaiming of evil against some one; a cursing; imprecation; a curse or execration; -- opposed to <i>benediction</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913