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maleficence

/məˈlɛf.ɪ.səns/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa a qualidade ou o ato de causar dano, mal ou desgraça; prática do mal ou da maldade.

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noun

/məˈlɛf.ɪ.səns/C2formal
  • ptSubstantivo que designa a qualidade ou o ato de causar dano, mal ou desgraça; prática do mal ou da maldade.

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

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  1. Evil doingC2formal

    The act of doing or causing evil or harm.

    ptMaleficência

    • 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.

    Sinônimosevilharminiquitymischiefmisdeedvillainywickednesswrongdoing

    Antônimosbeneficencegoodnesskindness

  2. Harmful natureC2formal

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

    ptMalevolência

    • 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.

    Sinônimosevilharmfulnessmalevolencemaliciousnessmalignitynoxiousnessperniciousnessviciousness

    Antônimosbeneficencebenignitygoodnesskindness

Formas
  • maleficences plural form
  • maleficences' possessive plural form
  • maleficence's possessive singular form