LATIN PREFIX 10 BENE-(=good, well), MAL-, MALE-(=evil, ill, bad, badly) benediction (literally, "good saying") blessing; good wishes malediction (literally, "evil saying") curse benefactor (literally, "one who does good") person who gives kindly aid, money or a similar benefit malefactor (literally, "one who does evil") offender; evildoer; criminal beneficial productive of good; helpful; advant..