Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

malefit

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
mal-e-fit
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A detriment or disadvantage

Example Sentences

Etymology

Attested from 1700s. Learned borrowing from Latin malefit, modeled on benefit. Equivalent to French malfaire.

Inflected Forms

malefits (plural)

Synonyms

encumbrance hindrance nuisance obstacle drawback

Antonyms

benefit advantage aid assistance boon foredeal help

Questions

What does malefit mean?
A detriment or disadvantage
Where does malefit come from?
Attested from 1700s. Learned borrowing from Latin malefit, modeled on benefit. Equivalent to French malfaire.

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