1. curses or expressions calling for harm or misfortune to befall someone
Usage: formal; plural of malediction

Examples

• The angry villagers hurled maledictions at the departing soldiers.
• Ancient texts are filled with maledictions against enemies of the kingdom.
• She muttered maledictions under her breath after losing the game.
• The witch’s maledictions were feared throughout the countryside.
• His speech was full of bitter maledictions against his former business partners.
• The priest warned against uttering maledictions in sacred places.