Main Entry: mal·e·dic·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌma-lə-ˈdik-shən\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English malediccioun, from Late Latin malediction-, maledictio, from maledicere to curse, from Latin, to speak evil of, from male badly + dicere to speak, say — more at mal-, diction

Date: 14th century

: curse, execration

— mal·e·dic·to·ry \-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē\ adjective