malefitEtymologyAttested from 1700s. Learned borrowing from Latin malefit, modeled on benefit. Equivalent to French malfaire.malefit means A detriment or disadvantage. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 84 out of 100.nounA detriment or disadvantage“However, if there are elements of similarity or dissimilarity, such as benefits and malefits to mankind, it can be useful to make such a comparison even if it cannot be made quantitatively.”