maledict

UK
/ˈmæl.ɪ.dɪkt/
US
/ˈmæl.ɪ.dɪkt/

Translations

maledictnoun
maledicts
pl
UK
/ˈmæl.ɪ.dɪkt/
US
/ˈmæl.ɪ.dɪkt/
The old witch uttered a maledict that haunted the village for years.
La vieille sorcière prononça une malédiction qui hanta le village pendant des années.
Additional translations
imprécationregistre littéraire
maledictverb
maledicted
Past Simple
maledicted
Past Participle
maledicting
Gerund
UK
/ˈmæl.ɪ.dɪkt/
US
/ˈmæl.ɪ.dɪkt/
maledirelittéraire, archaïque
They would maledict their enemies in solemn prayers.
Ils malédisaient leurs ennemis dans des prières solennelles.
Additional translations
maudiresens voisin, plus courant en français
maledictadjective
more maledict
Comp.
most maledict
Super.
mauditarchaïque ou littéraire
The maledict knight spat oaths at anyone who crossed his path.
Le chevalier maudit crachait des jurons à quiconque croisait son chemin.

Definitions

maledictnoun
A curse or imprecation.
The old witch uttered a maledict that haunted the village for years.
maledictverb
To curse or speak evil of someone or something.
The villagers would often maledict the old witch, blaming her for their misfortunes.
maledictadjective
(Archaic) Given to cursing; inclined to utter curses; accursed.
The maledict knight spat oaths at anyone who crossed his path.