"Mal" as a Prefix
* Mal- means "bad," "evil," "wrong," or "ill."
Here are some common words with "mal" as a prefix:
* Maladjusted: Not well-adjusted to society or a particular situation.
* Malady: A disease or illness.
* Malcontent: A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious.
* Malfeasance: Wrongdoing, especially by a public official.
* Malformation: An abnormal formation or development.
* Malicious: Intending to do harm.
* Malign: To speak evil of someone.
* Malignant: Tending to become worse and cause death.
* Malnutrition: A lack of proper nutrition.
* Malpractice: Negligent or unethical conduct by a professional.
* Maltreated: Treated badly or cruelly.
* Malware: Software designed to harm or disrupt a computer system.
"Mal" as Part of a Word
* Malevolent: Wishing harm to others.
* Malice: Intention to do evil.
* Malignant: Tending to become worse and cause death.
Important Notes:
* While "mal" is commonly used as a prefix, it can also be part of longer words with distinct meanings.
* The exact meaning of "mal" can vary slightly depending on the context.
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