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What words in the English language have affix or root word Mal and what are their definitions?

You're right! "Mal-" is a common prefix in English, often indicating something bad, wrong, or ill. Here are some words with "mal-" and their definitions:

Words with "mal-" and their definitions:

* Maladjusted: Unable to cope with the demands of everyday life; poorly adjusted.

* Malady: A disease or illness.

* Malaria: A mosquito-borne disease that causes fever, chills, and sweating.

* Malcontent: A person who is habitually dissatisfied or rebellious.

* Malfeasance: Wrongdoing, especially by a public official.

* Malformation: An abnormal structure or shape, often due to a birth defect.

* Malice: Intention to harm or injure another.

* Malignant: Tending to become worse and cause death; harmful.

* Malnutrition: A condition caused by a lack of essential nutrients in the diet.

* Malpractice: Negligence or misconduct by a professional person.

* Maltreated: Treated badly or cruelly.

* Malversation: Misconduct or dishonesty, especially by a person in a position of trust.

* Maltreat: To treat badly or cruelly.

* Malodorous: Having an unpleasant smell.

Other words with "mal-" (less common):

* Malapropos: Inappropriate or untimely.

* Malapropism: A humorous misuse of words.

* Malevolent: Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

It's important to note that some words with "mal-" have slightly different nuances in their meanings, but generally, they all relate to something negative or undesirable.

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