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malediction

UK
/ˌmæl.ɪˈdɪk.ʃən/
US
/ˌmæl.ɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Translations

maledictionnoun
maledictions
pl
UK
/ˌmæl.ɪˈdɪk.ʃən/
US
/ˌmæl.ɪˈdɪk.ʃən/
The old witch muttered a malediction under her breath as the villagers drove her away.
La vieille sorcière a marmonné une malédiction entre ses dents tandis que les villageois la chassaient.
Additional translations
calomnieSens littéraire ou rare : propos diffamatoires, parole malveillante.
Synonyms
curse
imprecation
execration
anathema
blasphemy

Definitions

maledictionnoun
A curse or the utterance of a curse against someone or something.
The old witch muttered a malediction under her breath as the villagers drove her away.
Slanderous or defamatory speech; evil talk about someone.
Her reputation was damaged by the malediction spread by her rivals.
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