Maledictology
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌmælədɪkˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Maledictology is a noun meaning The scientific study of insults and curses.
Meaning
The scientific study of insults and curses.
Example Sentences
maledictology * the study of obscene or abusive language
Therefore, the paper follows the outline given above: (i) maledictology – on swearing and reviling, (ii) from the history…
This unexplored domain of maledictology offers unique possibilities to those nefarious individuals who may desire to convey either erotic, lecherous, licentious or profane and abusive messages.
For in the framework of maledictology (if one may so describe the science of cursing), when a spiritually evolved person pronounces an effective curse, he loses much of his/her accumulated credits.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include diabology, dialectology, ponerology, evilology, satanology, dickology.
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