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adjective mal·e·dict \ˌma-lə-ˈdikt\

Definition of maledict

archaic

  1. :  accursed

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Origin and Etymology of maledict

Late Latin maledictus, past participle of maledicere

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maledict

verb mal·e·dict

Definition of maledict

  1. transitive verb

  2. :  curse, execrate

Examples of maledict in a Sentence

  1. a fiery televangelist who was notorious for maledicting liberals and their ilk on a weekly basis

First Known Use of maledict

1623

maledict Synonyms

Synonyms
anathematize, beshrew [archaic], imprecate, curse
Antonyms
bless
Related Words
condemn, damn, denounce, execrate, reprobate; hex, jinx, voodoo; dang, darn (also durn), dash; cuss (out), fulminate (against), rail (against), revile
Near Antonyms
applaud, commend, congratulate

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