Maleficent
(adjective)
Having or showing a desire to do evil to others; wicked or evil.
Origin:
Late middle english (in the sense "harmful"): from old french, or from latin male + facient- "doing harm", from facere "to do".
Examples:
- The witch was known for her maleficent ways.
- The prince was warned about the maleficent sorceress who lived in the dark forest.
- Her maleficent smile showed that she was up to no good.
- The villagers feared the maleficent magic of the sorceress.
- The maleficent witch put a curse on the kingdom, causing disaster and sorrow.