malediction

[/ˌmæl.ɪˈdɪk.ʃən/]
nounfemininepl: maledictions / maldições
maldição
1. A spoken curse or invocation of evil upon someone; a harsh condemnation or denunciation
The witch uttered a malediction against her enemies.
A bruxa proferiu uma maldição contra seus inimigos.
2. The act of cursing or speaking ill of someone; an expression of hatred or ill will
His malediction was heard throughout the village.
Sua maldição foi ouvida por toda a aldeia.
3. A cause of great harm or misfortune; a curse that brings bad luck
The family suffered under a terrible malediction for generations.
A família sofreu sob uma terrível maldição por gerações.
Malediction is a formal, literary term more common in English literature and formal discourse than in everyday speech. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'maldição' carries similar weight and is often used in literary, religious, or dramatic contexts. The concept appears frequently in folklore, fantasy literature, and classical texts across both cultures.
NYC Slang
curse / bad juju
Synonyms / Sinônimos
curseimprecationexecrationanathemadamningdenunciation
Antonyms / Antônimos
blessingbenedictionpraisecommendation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
maldição
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
maldição / praga
Both terms used interchangeably; 'praga' is colloquial
São Paulo
maldição
Formal usage in written and formal speech
Portugal
maldição / imprecação
Both used; 'imprecação' more formal and literary

Related Words

maledictorymaledictiouscursehexspelljinxdamnationimprecate

Related Idioms & Phrases

under a malediction
utter a malediction against someone
fall under a malediction
lift a malediction
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