When bank fired the loan originator, they recovered the last two years of her bonuses under the malus clause in her contract.
Source: wiktionary
Malus
/ˈmeɪ.ləs/
Synonyms for "malus" (16 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: clawback, adverse, apple genus, apple tree genus, bad.
- Sentence evidence is available for malus, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "malus".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "malus"
Keep "malus" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "malus" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "malus", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "malus" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
14 entriesMalus domesticaMalus sieversiiMalus sylvestrisadversedefectdeleteriousexecutive malusfaultimmoralityinjuriousperniciousportfolio malusrisk adjusted malusvice
Collocations
12 entriesMalus domesticaMalus sieversiiMalus sylvestrisRosaceae familyapple treecrab applemalus attributemalus conditionmalus effectmalus factormalus qualitymalus trait
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
The existence of boni and mali for the different risks can be interpreted through the sign of estimated covariances.
Source: wiktionary
If the boni and mali do not depend on the frequency of claims, the average bonus-malus coefficient increases with the frequency.
Source: wiktionary
Bidders with inferior quality, higher transport costs or additional switching costs receive a Malus which decreases their bid automatically to incorporate the disadvantages. Bonus Malus Auctions are used by about 50% of all companies.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "malus"?
Closest matches include clawback, adverse, apple genus, apple tree genus, bad.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "malus"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.