adjective
- causing or capable of causing harm or evil; harmful
Usage: formal
Examples
- The maleficent witch cast a spell on the princess.
- His maleficent influence corrupted the entire organization.
- The ancient curse was said to have maleficent powers.
- She warned against the maleficent effects of the potion.
- The villain’s maleficent plan threatened the entire kingdom.
- Maleficent forces seemed to work against their success.