maledict

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adjective

mal·​e·​dict ˌma-lə-ˈdikt How to pronounce maledict (audio)
Synonyms of maledictnext
archaic
: accursed

maledict

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verb

maledicted; maledicting; maledicts

transitive verb

: curse, execrate

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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

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Late Latin maledictus, past participle of maledicere

First Known Use

Adjective

1867, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1623, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of maledict was in 1623

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“Maledict.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maledict. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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