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malediction

/ˌmælɪˈdɪkʃn/
mal · e · dic · tion ˌmæl · ɪ · ˈdɪk · ʃn
English Definition
n. curse; condemnation; hex
中文释义
诅咒；咒骂
Significado en Español
maldición, imprecación
한국어 뜻
저주, 악담
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lời nguyền, sự nguyền rủa
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Example Sentence

The witch uttered a powerful malediction.

女巫发出了强有力的诅咒。

Synonyms
curse execration
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
male(bad) + dict(speak) + ion→ curse, malediction.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the story, the witch uttered a malediction against the knight, hoping to bring him bad luck. What is the best synonym for “malediction”?

  1. A blessing
  2. B curse
  3. C promise
  4. D joke
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B — curse. “malediction” means n. curse; condemnation; hex

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The old witch muttered a terrible ______ upon the greedy young king.

  1. A blessing
  2. B malediction
  3. C prayer
  4. D gift
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B — malediction. “malediction” means n. curse; condemnation; hex

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Common questions about “malediction”

What does “malediction” mean?

malediction — n. curse; condemnation; hex. In Chinese: 诅咒；咒骂.

How do you pronounce “malediction”?

malediction is pronounced /ˌmælɪˈdɪkʃn/. It breaks into 4 syllables: mal · e · dic · tion.

How do you use “malediction” in a sentence?

The witch uttered a powerful malediction. (女巫发出了强有力的诅咒。)

What are synonyms for “malediction”?

curse, execration — all close in meaning to malediction (n. curse; condemnation; hex).

Is “malediction” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. malediction appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “malediction”?

male(bad) + dict(speak) + ion→ curse, malediction.

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