maleficent

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Etymology

Latin *maleficēns, from male (bad) + -ficēns, combining form from faciēns, present participle of faciō (to make or do).

Pronunciation

  • (General American, Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /məˈlɛf.ɪ.sənt/
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Adjective

maleficent (comparative more maleficent, superlative most maleficent)

  1. Harmful or evil in intent or effect.
    Synonyms: evil, malevolent, malicious; see also Thesaurus:evil
    Antonyms: beneficent, beneficial

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