maleficence

• 名词，指具有恶意、伤害他人或造成祸害的性质或行为。

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.

   恶行

   • 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.

   同义词evilharminiquitymischiefmisdeedvillainywickednesswrongdoing

   反义词beneficencegoodnesskindness

2. Harmful natureC2formal

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

   恶意

   • 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.

   同义词evilharmfulnessmalevolencemaliciousnessmalignitynoxiousnessperniciousnessviciousness

   反义词beneficencebenignitygoodnesskindness