maledictive

A person uses a maledictive phrase in a moment of frustration.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Characterized by cursing or expressing a curse: "maledictive" describes something that involves or conveys a malediction (a curse or imprecation). It is used to refer to words, statements, or behavior that are intended to bring harm, misfortune, or evil upon someone or something.

Usage Examples

• (The speech was characterized by expressions of curses.)
• (The chant was intended as a curse.)
• (His look was full of cursing or malevolent intent.)

Advanced Usage

• "maledictive tone": a tone of voice that implies or expresses a curse.

  • The judge’s maledictive tone during the sentencing made the courtroom uneasy. (The judge’s tone seemed to invoke a curse or condemnation.)

• "maledictive language": language that consists of or resembles curses.

  • The ancient text contained maledictive language directed at enemies. (The text included words of cursing.)

Variants and Related Words

• Malediction (n): a curse; a statement calling for evil or misfortune.

  • The wizard pronounced a malediction on the thief. (A formal curse was spoken.)

• Maledictory (adj): synonymous with maledictive; relating to or expressing a curse.

  • His maledictory remarks were filled with venom. (His remarks were cursing in nature.)

• Maledict (v): to curse; to invoke evil upon.

  • The prophet maledicted the corrupt king. (The prophet cursed the king.)

Synonyms

• Cursing: using words that invoke harm or evil (e.g., ).
• Imprecatory: expressing a curse or invoking evil (e.g., ).
• Damning: expressing condemnation or a curse (e.g., ).

Related Idioms

• To call down a curse upon: to utter a malediction against someone.

  • The old woman called down a curse upon those who had wronged her. (She pronounced a malediction.)

• To put a hex on: to cast a magical curse (informal synonym for maledictive action).

  • The villagers believed the shaman had put a hex on the harvest. (He had performed a maledictive act.)