maleficient

adjective
/ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

Meaning

Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.

Example Sentences

The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.

Synonyms

evil, malicious, damaging, injurious, malevolent

Antonyms

beneficial, kind, helpful

Collocations

maleficient deeds, maleficient influence, maleficient ruler

Related Vocabularies

apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
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