the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult); "he suffered the imprecations of the mob"
malediction
How to use malediction in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for malediction.
Editorial note
There's a malediction that reads: "You have lawsuits and you win them".
Quick take
the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult); "he suffered the imprecations of the mob"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of malediction gathered in one view.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for malediction.
noun
the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult); "he suffered the imprecations of the mob"
See also: imprecation
Example sentences
There's a malediction that reads: "You have lawsuits and you win them".
That would be a great startup idea : invent a forum system that allows proper, reasonable and contradictory political discussions but somehow avoids the Godwin malediction.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use malediction in a sentence?
There's a malediction that reads: "You have lawsuits and you win them".
What does malediction mean?
the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult); "he suffered the imprecations of the mob"
What part of speech is malediction?
malediction is commonly used as noun.