maleficent

adj

maleficent

adj

US, UK /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

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

1

Harmful or evil in intent or effect.

maleficent influence
maleficent spirit

3 more examples

maleficent power
In the tale, a maleficent witch cursed the newborn princess.
The critic described the character’s smile as darkly maleficent.

Derived terms: nonmaleficent
Related terms: malefactive, malefactor, malefic, maleficence

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