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Antonyms for male-diction


Grammar : Noun
Spell : mal-i-dik-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˌmæl ɪˈdɪk ʃən



Definition of male-diction

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from Old French maledicion "a curse" (15c.), from Latin maledictionem (nominative maledictio) "the action of speaking evil of, slander," in Late Latin "a curse," noun of action from past participle stem of maledicere "to speak badly or evil of, slander," from male "badly" (see mal-) + dicere "to say" (see diction).
  • As in malediction : noun curse
  • As in oath : noun curse
  • As in profanity : noun foul language
  • As in swearing : noun foul language
  • As in tirade : noun abuse, outburst
  • As in commination : noun ban
  • As in imprecation : noun blasphemy
  • As in swear word : noun foul word
  • As in jeremiad : noun tirade
  • As in curse : noun hateful, swearing remark
  • As in execration : noun hating
  • As in anathema : noun denouncement

Synonyms for male-diction

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