Synonym: blessing, prayer, malediction. Similar words: benedictory, prediction, valediction, diction, benefaction, dictionary, jurisdiction, contradiction. Meaning: [‚benɪ'dɪkʃn] 
n. 1. the act of praying for divine protection 2. a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection.
n. 1. the act of praying for divine protection 2. a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection. 31. He touched them all, and each received an appropriate benediction.
32. Suddenly Stella felt the most amazing sensation of peace and benediction wash over her.
More similar words: benedictory, prediction, valediction, diction, benefaction, dictionary, jurisdiction, contradiction, dictionary order, dictation, fiction, eviction, medication, dedication, non-fiction, nonfiction, affliction, conviction, restriction, predilection, science fiction, general election, edict, predict, addictive, vindictive, unpredictability, fictitious, edition, sedition.