Antonyms of adj maleficent

1 sense of maleficent

Sense 1
maleficent (vs. beneficent) -- (harmful or evil in intent or effect)

beneficent (vs. maleficent) -- (doing or producing good; "the most beneficent regime in history")
        => benefic -- (exerting a favorable or beneficent influence; "a benefic star"; "a benefic force")

Similarity of adj maleficent

1 sense of maleficent

Sense 1
maleficent (vs. beneficent) -- (harmful or evil in intent or effect)
       => baleful, baneful -- (deadly or sinister; "the Florida eagles have a fierce baleful look")
       => malefic, malevolent, malign, evil -- (having or exerting a malignant influence; "malevolent stars"; "a malefic force")
          Also See-> malign#1

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