Grade 7
(ben-e-dic-tion) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a prayer calling for divine care or protection or favor

Example Sentence

The closing benediction was from Psalms.

Synonyms

blessing; prayer; supplication

Antonyms

curse

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

benediction
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • diction
  • fiction
  • friction

  • addiction
  • affliction
  • constriction
  • conviction
  • depiction
  • eviction
  • infliction
  • nonfiction
  • prediction
  • restriction

  • benediction
  • contradiction
  • crucifixion
  • dereliction
  • interdiction
  • jurisdiction