Maleficial
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌmælɪˈfɪʃəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Maleficial is an adjective meaning (archaic) injurious, damaging.
Meaning
(archaic) injurious, damaging.
Example Sentences
The late mention of the prelates' advice, in passing a law so maleficial unto them, giveth me just occasion to name some, the principal persons of the clergy, present thereat […]
Antonyms for maleficial
Common opposites include beneficial.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include damageous, damnific, malefical, harmfull, disadvantageable, harmefull.
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