Definition of Maleficence

1. Noun. Doing or causing evil.

Generic synonyms: Malevolence, Malignity
Antonyms: Beneficence
Derivative terms: Maleficent

2. Noun. The quality or nature of being harmful or evil.
Exact synonyms: Balefulness, Mischief
Generic synonyms: Evil, Evilness
Attributes: Maleficent
Derivative terms: Baleful, Baleful, Maleficent, Mischievous
Antonyms: Beneficence

Definition of Maleficence

1. n. Evil doing, esp. to others.

Definition of Maleficence

1. Noun. harmfulness or mischief ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Maleficence

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Maleficence

1. Evil doing, especially. To others. Origin: L. Maleficentia. Cf. Malfeasance. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Maleficence

maledights
maleevite
malefaction
malefactions
malefactor
malefactors
malefactour
malefactours
malefactress
malefactresses
malefeasance
malefeasances
malefic
malefice
maleficence (current term)
maleficences
maleficent
malefices
maleficial
maleficiate
maleficiation
maleficience
maleficient
maleformation
maleformations
maleic
maleic acid
maleic anhydrides
maleic hydrazide

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