maleficence

Meanings

• noun

  the quality or power of causing harm, evil, or damage

• noun

  the use of magic to cause harm or destruction

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with maleficence
celestial , defiance , delicence , precociousness , tenaciousness

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Variants

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maleficence , maleficences

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Etymology

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from Latin maleficium, meaning 'evil deed', from malus 'bad' + facere 'to do'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'maleficent' is often used to describe someone who causes harm or evil.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that maleficence can be counteracted with good magic or positive energy.

3. The Disney movie 'Sleeping Beauty' features a character named Maleficent, who embodies the concept of maleficence.

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Related Concepts

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1. magic: Maleficence is a type of magic used to cause harm or destruction.

2. evil: Maleficence is the quality or power of causing harm or evil.

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Culture

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Maleficence is often associated with evil or negative intentions, and is commonly used in literature and art to represent the concept of evil or harm. In medieval Europe, the term was used to refer to witches and their alleged powers to cause harm through magic.

How to Memorize "maleficence"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dark, ominous cloud representing maleficence, looming over a landscape.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a witch casting a spell to cause harm.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym MALEF for Malice, Aggression, Lies, Evil, and Fear, which can help you remember the meaning of maleficence.

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