maleficence

• Существительное, обозначающее качество или действие, связанное с причинением вреда, зла или беды.

A noun referring to the quality or act of doing or causing harm, evil, or mischief.

uncountable

1. Evil doingC2formal

   The act of doing or causing evil or harm.

   Злодеяние

   • The villain's maleficence was evident in his cruel actions.
   • History is filled with examples of human maleficence.
   • The story explores the theme of maleficence and its consequences.

   Synonymsevilharminiquitymischiefmisdeedvillainywickednesswrongdoing

   Antonymsbeneficencegoodnesskindness

2. Harmful natureC2formal

   The quality or state of being harmful, evil, or malicious.

   Вредоносность

   • The maleficence of the curse was felt by all who heard it.
   • Scholars debated the inherent maleficence of the regime.
   • The dark magic was known for its profound maleficence.

   Synonymsevilharmfulnessmalevolencemaliciousnessmalignitynoxiousnessperniciousnessviciousness

   Antonymsbeneficencebenignitygoodnesskindness