maleficent
English
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/
Audio (US): (file)
Adjective
maleficent (comparative more maleficent, superlative most maleficent)
- Harmful or evil in intent or effect.
- Synonyms: evil, malevolent, malicious; see also Thesaurus:evil
- Antonyms: beneficent, beneficial
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Translations
harmful or evil in intent or effect
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