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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

malediction

/ˌmælɪdɪkˈtʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does malediction mean?

noun

A curse or imprecation; a wish for evil or misfortune to befall someone.

Example

"The politician's malediction against his opponent was seen as a desperate attempt to sway public opinion."

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