Meaning of the word malediction in English

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malediction

US /ˌmæl.əˈdɪk.ʃən/
UK /ˌmæl.əˈdɪk.ʃən/

Noun

a curse; a wish of evil upon another

Example:
The witch uttered a powerful malediction against the king.
He muttered a malediction under his breath after tripping.