malefit

== English == === Etymology === Attested from 1700s. Learned borrowing from Latin malefit, modeled on benefit. Equivalent to French malfaire. === Noun === malefit (plural malefits) A detriment or disadvantage Synonyms: encumbrance, hindrance, nuisance, obstacle, drawback Antonyms: benefit, advantage, aid, assistance, boon, foredeal, help == Latin == === Pronunciation === (Classical Latin) IPA(key): [ˈma.ɫɛ.fɪt] (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): [ˈmaː.le.fit] === Verb === malefit third-person singular present passive indicative of malefaciō