malediction

🇬🇧 UK/,mæli'dikʃən/🇺🇸 US/.mæli'dikʃәn/

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Definitions

n.

A curse or expression of ill will calling down evil upon someone

诅咒，咒骂

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

maledictionother

=malediction

Example Sentences

1.
Ancient cultures often invoked maledictions against their enemies in battle.
2.
The witch uttered a malediction that haunted the village for generations.

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