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View synonyms for maleficence

maleficence

[ muh-lef-uh-suhns ]

noun

  1. the doing of evil or harm:

    the maleficence of thieves.

  2. the quality or state of being maleficent or harmful.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of maleficence1

From the Latin word maleficentia, dating back to 1590–1600. See malefic, -ence

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