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maleficent

🇬🇧 UK/mә'lefisnt/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Causing harm or evil; having a harmful or malicious effect

有害的,作恶的,邪恶的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
malebad, ill, wrong
+
ficmake, do
+
entperforming, being in a state
=maleficent

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The maleficent sorceress cast a spell that corrupted the entire village.

  • 2.

    His maleficent influence spread throughout the organization, creating distrust.

  • 3.

    The maleficent plot was discovered before it could cause serious harm to the kingdom.

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