Maleficent
/məˈlɛf.ɪ.sənt/ adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Harmful or evil in intent or effect.
"maleficent influence"
Adjective
- 1 harmful or evil in intent or effect wordnet
Antonyms
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More examples"In the tale, a maleficent witch cursed the newborn princess."
Etymology
Latin *maleficēns, from male (“bad”) + -ficēns, combining form from faciēns, present participle of faciō (“to make or do”).