anathemize vs maledict

anathemize is not an adjective while maledict is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
anathemize	No	No	Yes	No
maledict	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, anathemize and maledict are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of anathemize include anathemise, bedamn, beshrew, curse, damn, imprecate.

anathemize (adjective)	maledict (adjective)
	under a curse

anathemize (verb)	maledict (verb)
wish harm upon; invoke evil upon	wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment