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Words with malus in it

Definition:

The term "malus" refers to something related to badness, evil, or wrong. It is commonly used as a prefix or a part of words to imply negativity or harm.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun:

Malus (plural: mali) - In botany, a genus of ornamental trees that includes apple trees.

Example sentence: The malus in my backyard is blooming with beautiful pink flowers.

2. Adjective:

Malus (comparative: malior, superlative: malissimus) - Signifying bad, harmful, or evil.

Example sentence: His malus intentions were evident from his deceitful actions.

3. Adverb:

Malus - In a bad, harmful, or wicked manner.

Example sentence: She behaved malus towards her colleagues, constantly spreading rumors.

4. Prefix:

Malus- - A prefix used to form words reflecting something negative or bad.

Example sentence: The doctor diagnosed her with malusnutrition, indicating a severe lack of essential nutrients.

5. Local term:

Malus (local usage) - In some regions, "malus" is informally used to describe a troublesome or annoying person.

Example sentence: He's such a malus, always causing trouble wherever he goes.