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maledict

adjective
mal·​e·​dict | \ ËŒma-lÉ™-ˈdikt How to pronounce maledict (audio) \

Definition of maledict

 (Entry 1 of 2)

archaic
: accursed

maledict

verb
maledicted; maledicting; maledicts

Definition of maledict (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: curse, execrate
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Synonyms & Antonyms for maledict

Synonyms: Verb

anathematize, beshrew [archaic], curse, imprecate

Antonyms: Verb

bless

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Examples of maledict in a Sentence

Verb

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

First Known Use of maledict

Adjective

1867, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1623, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for maledict

Adjective

Late Latin maledictus, past participle of maledicere

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