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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