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Maledict vs Malevolent - What's the difference?

maledict | malevolent |

As adjectives the difference between maledict and malevolent

is that maledict is accursed, cursed while malevolent is having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others.

As a verb maledict

is to curse.

maledict

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • accursed, cursed

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To curse
  • To berate

    • Related terms

    *malediction

    malevolent

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others
  • having an evil or harmful influence

    • Synonyms

    * evil * malicious * See also

    Antonyms

    * benevolent

    Related terms

    * malevolence * malevolently