malediction

• Substantivo que designa uma maldição ou imprecação que invoca o mal ou dano sobre alguém ou algo.

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.

   Maldição

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

   Sinônimosanathemabancursedamnationevil eyeexecrationimprecationjinx

   Antônimosbenedictionbenisonblessing

2. Expression of hatredC2formal

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

   Maldição

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

   Sinônimosanathemacurseexecrationimprecation

   Antônimosbenedictionblessing