maleficent

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

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

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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

   maleficent influence

   maleficent spirit

   maleficent power

   In the tale, a maleficent witch cursed the newborn princess.

   The critic described the character’s smile as darkly maleficent.

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