-nt adjective
Etymology: from maleficence, after such pairs as English benevolence : benevolent
1.
a. : working harm or evil : evil , baleful
believes that he is surrounded at every step by maleficent spirits — J.G.Frazer
b. : productive of harm or evil : hurtful , injurious
the man does leave his mark behind him, ineffaceable, beneficial to all, maleficent to none — Harper's
2.
a. : that commits or is disposed to commit offenses or crimes
were surrounded by maleficent nations
b. : having the nature of an offense or crime : criminal
guilty of a maleficent act