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Malediction

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: A curse or expression of a wish for evil or harm to befall someone.

Sense 1: Curse

Example sentence 1: The old witch placed a malediction on the villagers, causing their crops to wither and die.

Example sentence 2: The protagonist's nemesis cast a powerful malediction on him, leading to a series of unfortunate events.

Sense 2: Profanity

Example sentence 1: The angry driver shouted maledictions at the car that cut him off in traffic.

Example sentence 2: In a fit of frustration, he spewed maledictions at his malfunctioning computer.

Sense 3: Prayer for harm

Example sentence 1: The evil sorcerer recited a malediction, hoping it would bring misfortune upon his enemies.

Example sentence 2: The character in the novel sought revenge by whispering a malediction against the antagonist under their breath.

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