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mal- Meaning

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mal- ()

A prefix in composition denoting ill,or evil, F. male, adv., fr. malus, bad, ill. In some words it has the form male-, as in malediction, malevolent. See Malice.

mal- Sentence Examples

  1. The malnourished children suffered from a severe lack of nourishment.
  2. The malfunctioning machine caused significant production delays.
  3. The malicious gossip spread throughout the town like wildfire.
  4. The malpractice lawsuit alleged negligence and incompetence by the healthcare provider.
  5. The malcontent employees expressed their dissatisfaction with their working conditions.
  6. The malodor emanating from the garbage disposal permeated the entire kitchen.
  7. The malcontent politician constantly criticized the government's policies.
  8. The malformed object had an unusual and irregular shape.
  9. The maltreatment of the elderly patient was a serious offense.
  10. The maladjusted student struggled to fit in with his classmates.

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A prefix in composition denoting ill,or evil, F. male, adv., fr. malus, bad, ill. In some words it has the form male-, as in malediction, malevolent. See Malice

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The malnourished children suffered from a severe lack of nourishment.

The malfunctioning machine caused significant production delays.

The malicious gossip spread throughout the town like wildfire.

The malpractice lawsuit alleged negligence and incompetence by the healthcare provider.