Antonyms for benediction

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ben-i-dik-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˌbɛn ɪˈdɪk ʃən

Definition of benediction

Origin : c.1400, from Latin benedictionem (nominative benedictio), noun of action from bene dicere "to speak well of, bless," from bene "well" (see bene-) + dicere "to speak" (see diction). The oldest sense in English is of grace before meat. The older French form, beneiçon passed into Middle English as benison.

noun closing prayer

Example sentences :

After the benediction came one of the saddest moments of the day.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

Then I escaped before the blessing, desiring no benediction at such hands.
Extract from : « American Notes » by Rudyard Kipling

The signal was then given to us, and we all knelt to receive the benediction of Monseigneur.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

And, with additions, the nephew repeated the benediction of the uncle.
Extract from : « Jennie Baxter, Journalist » by Robert Barr

To some of the services—to Benediction for instance—the public is not admitted.
Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward

A benediction spread over us with the farewell of the evening.
Extract from : « The Flood » by Emile Zola

"Don't seem to me time for the benediction yet, Phineas," he said.
Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln

We did not go next day to Benediction at the Reverend Mother's church.
Extract from : « The Woman Thou Gavest Me » by Hall Caine

At length the sermon was finished and the benediction pronounced.
Extract from : « Victor's Triumph » by Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth

The moon touched her golden hair and her pure face like a benediction.
Extract from : « The Princess Virginia » by C. N. Williamson

Synonyms for benediction

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