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malison (s) (noun), malisons (pl)
1. A swearword, an obscenity, or a blasphemous oath: When Spencer got a flat tire while driving in the desert, he uttered several malisons before getting out his cell phone to call for assistance.
2. An appeal to a supernatural being to bring harm to someone or the harm that is thought to result from this: During his walk in the cemetery, Zach was sure he heard whispers of malisons swirling around him and threatening his well-being.
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