maledictions
[ˌmæl.ɪˈdɪk.ʃənz]
nounpl: maledictions (already plural; singular: malediction)
maldições
1. Spoken curses or invocations of evil upon someone; harsh, angry denunciations
The witch hurled maledictions at her enemies, wishing them endless suffering.
A bruxa lançou maldições sobre seus inimigos, desejando-lhes sofrimento infinito.
2. Formal or archaic expressions of harm, misfortune, or divine punishment directed at another person
His maledictions echoed through the halls as he condemned the traitors.
Suas maldições ecoaram pelos corredores enquanto condenava os traidores.
3. Bitter complaints or angry words expressing ill will
Despite his maledictions, she remained calm and composed.
Apesar de suas maldições, ela permaneceu calma e composta.
Maledictions is a formal, literary, or archaic term used more in written English (literature, religious texts, fantasy) than in everyday speech. It carries dramatic weight and is often associated with supernatural, religious, or classical contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'maldições' similarly appears in literature, religious contexts, and formal writing, but everyday curses are more commonly expressed with words like 'praga' or colloquial 'xingação.'
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