maledict

1 of 2

adjective

mal·e·dict ˌma-lə-ˈdikt

Synonyms of maledict next

archaic

: accursed

maledict

2 of 2

verb

maledicted; maledicting; maledicts

transitive verb

: curse, execrate

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

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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 7 Nov. 2024.

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