Malediction

A malediction is a curse, a pronouncement of ill will or a wish for harm or misfortune to befall someone or something. It's a powerful expression of anger, hatred, or resentment, often invoked through spoken words or written spells. Historically, maledictions were believed to have significant power, potentially causing physical or spiritual harm to the target. They represent the opposite of benediction (a blessing) and are rooted in the desire for retribution or punishment. The intensity and nature of a malediction can vary greatly, from a simple curse to a ritualistic invocation of dark forces.

Malediction meaning with examples

• The witch, enraged at the villagers' defiance, unleashed a powerful malediction upon their crops, ensuring famine and suffering. Her words, filled with venom, echoed through the forest, carrying the weight of her fury. The town was cursed, now destined for hard times. Many were fearful of the coming future that lay ahead after hearing of the malediction and the damage it would do to them.
• Rejected by the king, the sorcerer muttered a malediction, promising chaos and destruction for the kingdom. The king was not safe from the wrath of the sorcerer. The malediction was filled with such hate and anger it echoed throughout the kingdom. The king's guards grew restless from fear of the malediction which was now on them.
• In the ancient scroll, the pharaoh's malediction was clear: any tomb raider would suffer an agonizing death. Many who tried were punished, and all who tried understood the consequences that would come from it. The ancient malediction protected the dead and kept the tomb safe. Nobody wanted to try, which made it the perfect protection for the dead.
• Consumed by grief and betrayal, she hurled a malediction at her former lover, hoping for a life filled with pain and regret. The tears came down her face, mixing with the words as they spilled out of her. Her words filled the room. Her voice was a cry of pain, but her tone was one of strength and perseverance.