What does mal mean?
Mal means (only in set phrases) illness, affliction..
Mal
/mæl/ · noun
Meaning
(only in set phrases) illness, affliction..
Definitions by Sense
- (only in set phrases) illness, affliction.
- (surfing) A longboard (type of surfboard).
- (medicine, informal) A malleolus.
Example Sentences
a grand mal seizure
lateral mal
Synonyms for mal
Antonyms for mal
Related Words
Word Forms
- mals
Usage Notes
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What is a synonym for mal?
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What is the opposite of mal?
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How do you use mal in a sentence?
a grand mal seizure
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