malediction

• Nom désignant une malédiction ou une déclaration appelant le mal ou le tort sur quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ainsi que l'action de maudire.

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.

   Malédiction (sort ou imprécation)

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

   Synonymesanathemabancursedamnationevil eyeexecrationimprecationjinx

   Antonymesbenedictionbenisonblessing

2. Expression of hatredC2formal

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

   Malédiction

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

   Synonymesanathemacurseexecrationimprecation

   Antonymesbenedictionblessing