MALEDICT Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

maledict

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Definition of maledict

as in to curse

to ask a divine power to send harm or evil upon a fiery televangelist who was notorious for maledicting liberals and their ilk on a weekly basis

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One social media post suggested Buckeyes staff members may have cursed at Riley’s wife and children, triggering the coach’s reaction directed toward Bjork.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
The family had a different version of the incident, alleging that Lawhorn repeatedly cursed at Rusher.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026

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On Thursday, Newsom took what can only be described as a courageous stand, a risky stand — commuting the death sentences of the 548 men and women condemned to die in California, and instead seeking to change their sentences to life without parole.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Viasna said that Parakhnevich, the parish priest in Alkovichy in northwestern Belarus, had openly opposed Russia’s war in Ukraine and condemned Belarus’ role in it, while calling for peace and repentance.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026

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