malediction

• Substantiv, das einen Fluch oder eine Verfluchung bezeichnet, also eine Äußerung, mit der Unheil, Böses oder Schaden auf jemanden oder etwas herabgewünscht wird.

A noun referring to a curse or a statement that calls down evil or harm upon someone or something.

1. Curse or evil spellC2formal

   A spoken curse or invocation of harm upon someone.

   Fluch

   • The witch cast a malediction upon the village.
   • His malediction echoed through the hall, frightening everyone.
   • Ancient texts describe a malediction that brings misfortune.

   Synonymeanathemabancursedamnationevil eyeexecrationimprecationjinx

   Antonymebenedictionbenisonblessing

2. Expression of hatredC2formal

   A strong, hateful statement or wish for someone to suffer.

   Verwünschung

   • He uttered a malediction against his enemies.
   • Her malediction was filled with venom and spite.
   • The defeated king's malediction was heard by all.

   Synonymeanathemacurseexecrationimprecation

   Antonymebenedictionblessing