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Male­dic­tion

[mah-luh-DIK-shun]

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Hint 1.

The Latin root male means “bad” or “evil.”

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

"While the priest raised his hands in benediction, the figure in the shadows muttered a malediction under his breath, the two forces hanging in the air like opposing spells."

What is the best definition of malediction?

A.

The misuse of a word that sounds like another word


B.

A swear word or an inappropriate remark


C.

A curse or evil statement directed at someone


D.

A song that contains malevolent undertones


Hint 1.

The Latin root male means “bad” or “evil.”

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

"While the priest raised his hands in benediction, the figure in the shadows muttered a malediction under his breath, the two forces hanging in the air like opposing spells."

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