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Malediction Definition & Meaning

malediction
noun
  1. the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult); "he suffered the imprecations of the mob"

"Malediction" in song lyrics

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  • "Evolve, type unsolved, you lack the malediction"
    Aesop Rock — Troubled Waters

Usage tips for "malediction"

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Frequently asked questions

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 a noun.

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