mal, male = bad; abnormal; worse

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malnourished

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Not getting enough nutrients from food, leading to poor health.

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malefactor

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A person who commits a crime or does bad things.

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malady

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A disease or illness.

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malevolent

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Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

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malignant

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Very virulent or infectious; harmful.

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malodorous

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Having a bad smell.

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malfeasance

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Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.

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malpractice

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Improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment.

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malapropism

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The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar.

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malfunction

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Fail to function normally or satisfactorily.