1. to curse or speak evil of; to invoke a curse upon
Usage: archaic; formal

Examples

• The witch was said to maledict those who crossed her path.
• In ancient times, priests would maledict their enemies in elaborate ceremonies.
• The old woman would maledict anyone who disturbed her garden.
• He felt compelled to maledict the forces that had brought such misfortune.
• The villain in the story would maledict the hero at every opportunity.