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Beneficent vs Malefactor - What's the difference?

beneficent | malefactor |

As an adjective beneficent

is given to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial.

As a noun malefactor is

a criminal or felon.

beneficent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Given to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial.

    • Synonyms

    * generous * beneficient

    Antonyms

    * maleficent

    Related terms

    * benefactor * beneficial * magnificent * munificent

    malefactor

    English

    Alternative forms

    * malefactour (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A criminal or felon.
  • An evildoer.

    • Synonyms

    * See also * See also

    Antonyms

    * benefactor

    Related terms

    * maleficent