maleficial

[muh-le-fish-uhl]

maleficial Definition

causing harm or evil; malevolent.

Using maleficial: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "maleficial" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

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    The maleficial intentions of the villain were clear from the start.

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    The spell had a maleficial effect on the town.

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    The company's actions were deemed maleficial to the environment.

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    The curse was believed to be maleficial in nature.

maleficial Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for maleficial

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Summary: maleficial in Brief

The term 'maleficial' [muh-le-fish-uhl] describes something that causes harm or evil, often with malevolent intentions. It is used to describe actions, effects, and even curses, as in 'The curse was believed to be maleficial in nature.' Synonyms include 'harmful,' 'malicious,' and 'wicked.'