"malefactory" meaning in English

See malefactory in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more malefactory [comparative], most malefactory [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} malefactory (comparative more malefactory, superlative most malefactory)
  1. Doing evil or wicked things. Related terms: malefactor
    Sense id: en-malefactory-en-adj-PWVmBe5p Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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