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  3. /maledictory

maledictory

UK/,mæli'diktəri/US/.mæli'diktәri/

Definitions

adj.

Relating to a curse or the expression of ill will

诅咒的,咒骂的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
male-bad, ill
+
dictsay, speak, declare; point out
+
-oryrelating to, connected with
=maledictory

malediction + -ory (relating to) = of the nature of a curse. Rare.

Root dic still carries 82 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The letter was full of maledictory threats.

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