maleficence

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'action de causer du mal, du tort ou du malheur, ou l'intention de nuire.

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

indénombrable

1. Evil doingC2formal

   The act of doing or causing evil or harm.

   Fait de faire le mal

   • 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.

   Synonymesevilharminiquitymischiefmisdeedvillainywickednesswrongdoing

   Antonymesbeneficencegoodnesskindness

2. Harmful natureC2formal

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

   Caractère nuisible ou malfaisant

   • 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.

   Synonymesevilharmfulnessmalevolencemaliciousnessmalignitynoxiousnessperniciousnessviciousness

   Antonymesbeneficencebenignitygoodnesskindness