maleficio — meaning in English

English meaning

• curse noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
• jinx noun A curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.
• spell noun Words believed to have magical power, or the magical effect they produce.

Senses

maleficio is used for these senses in English:

• curse A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane.
• spell A magical effect or influence induced by an incantation or formula. [from 16th c.]

curse — full definition

1. noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
2. noun A rude or offensive word used to express anger.
3. verb To wish harm on someone, or to swear angrily.

jinx — full definition

1. noun A curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.
2. noun A person or thing thought to cause misfortune wherever it goes.
3. verb To bring bad luck to someone or something, often by saying something prematurely.

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