adjective
- expressing or containing a curse or evil wish
Usage: formal
Examples
- The witch spoke in maledictory tones, wishing misfortune upon her enemies.
- His maledictory speech shocked the audience with its bitter curses.
- The ancient text contained maledictory passages warning of divine punishment.
- She delivered a maledictory farewell, cursing those who had wronged her.
- The poem’s maledictory verses called down wrath upon the tyrant.
- His maledictory words echoed through the empty hall like a dark prophecy.