English words starting with M

Controlled or influenced mainly by or consisting mostly of men.

Consisting of or involving only males; relating to interactions or relationships between men or boys.

Restricted to or intended for males only.

Designed for, appealing to, or focused on men or boys.

Relating to or involving a change or transition from male to female.

Being a woman or girl; relating to or characteristic of women.

A magical word or phrase uttered with the intention of bringing bad luck or harm to someone; a curse.

A person who commits a crime or some other wrong.

Causing or capable of causing harm or evil.

The quality or condition of being male.

The quality or state of having or showing a desire to cause harm to another person; intense ill will.

Having or showing a wish to harm others

In a manner showing a wish to do evil to others; with ill will.

wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.

A part of the body that is not formed correctly

Having a faulty or abnormal shape or structure; deformed.

(of a machine or piece of equipment) to fail to work normally or correctly.

not operating normally or correctly

Of or relating to the West African country of Mali or its people.

the desire to harm someone; ill will.

having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; characterized by malice.

In a manner characterized by malice or the intention to do harm.

the quality or state of having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone

to say unpleasant and untrue things about someone

the state or presence of being malignant; the quality of being harmful or dangerous.

(of a disease, especially a tumor) very virulent or infectious, and likely to worsen or cause death.

Describing someone or something that has been spoken about in a critical, harmful, and often untrue way.

To pretend to be ill, especially in order to avoid work or duty.

A large building or series of connected buildings containing a variety of retail stores and often restaurants and other businesses.

A common wild duck, the male of which has a dark green head and a white collar around its neck.

The quality of being easily shaped or bent without breaking.

(of a metal or other material) able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking.

either of the two bony protuberances on each side of the ankle.

A hammer with a large, usually wooden head.

a small bone in the middle ear, shaped like a hammer, which transmits vibrations from the eardrum to the incus.

A plant with hairy stems and leaves, and pink or white flowers, often growing in marshy areas. Some species are cultivated for their edible leaves or roots.

Suffering from a lack of proper nutrients in the diet; undernourished.

The physical condition resulting from a lack of adequate or proper food over a period of time.

A poor physical condition resulting from a lack of proper food or from the inability of the body to absorb nutrients effectively.

An unpleasant or offensive smell.

Having a very unpleasant smell

Failure to take proper care in doing something, especially by a professional person such as a doctor or lawyer, that causes harm or loss.

Grain, usually barley, that has been soaked in water and then dried in a hot oven. This process allows it to develop the sugars needed for making beer, whisky, and some foods.

(of a grain, especially barley) made to germinate and then dried, used in brewing and distilling.

Of or relating to Malta, its people, or their language.

Relating to the theory that population growth will outpace food supply, leading to social catastrophe.

to treat a person or animal badly, cruelly, or unfairly.

Cruel or violent treatment of a person or animal.

Having the distinctive flavor, aroma, or characteristics of malt.

Software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.

(Informal) Mother.

A child's word for mother.

a large, agile, and highly venomous snake found in africa.

A fast ballroom dance of Cuban origin, or the music for this dance.

A member of a military caste, originally of enslaved Turkic origin, that seized power and ruled Egypt and Syria from 1250 to 1517.

A child's word for mother.

A warm-blooded animal that has hair or fur, and the females of which produce milk to feed their young.

relating to or belonging to mammals.

A warm-blooded animal of a class that is distinguished by the possession of hair or fur, the secretion of milk by females for the nourishment of the young, and (typically) the birth of live young.

Relating to the breast or milk-producing glands.

An X-ray picture of a breast, used to check for signs of cancer.

A medical technique using X-rays to examine the human breast for the detection of cancer and other abnormalities.

Wealth or material possessions regarded as having a corrupting influence or as an evil god.

A very large type of elephant with long curved tusks and thick hair, that lived thousands of years ago.

(old-fashioned, offensive in some contexts) a child's word for mother

An adult male human being

An adult man who is immature, irresponsible, or exhibits childish behavior.

An animal that kills and eats human beings.

(of an animal) that kills and eats humans

A unit of work representing one hour of work by one person.

Resembling or characteristic of a human being, especially a man.

made or caused by human beings; artificial.

A warship, especially one armed with cannon and propelled by sails.

Relating to or representing the opinions, attitudes, or experiences of ordinary people

Having the shape or form of a man.

large enough for a man; very large

Very large; of a size suitable for a man.

Involving direct, honest, and private communication between two people, especially men.

A metal ring or chain placed on a prisoner's wrist or ankle to restrict movement; a shackle.

to be in charge of and control the operation of a business, organization, or group of people.

The quality or state of being able to be managed, controlled, or handled.

easy to control or deal with

Past tense and past participle of manage. To have been in charge of, controlled, or succeeded in dealing with something.

A system of healthcare in which a person's medical treatment is organized and controlled by a particular company or group of doctors, with the aim of controlling costs.

The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.

The professional service of advising organizations on how to improve their performance, primarily through the analysis of existing business problems and the development of plans for improvement.

a person who is in charge of running a business, a shop, or a similar organization or part of one

Relating to the work of a manager or to management.

Having executive control or authority.

a large, fully aquatic, herbivorous marine mammal of the order Sirenia, with a rounded body, paddle-like flippers, and a flat tail.

Relating to Manchuria, its people, or their culture.

A geometric figure representing the universe in Hindu and Buddhist symbolism.

A judicial writ issued as a command to an inferior court or public official, ordering the performance of a specific official duty.

A high-ranking government official in imperial China.

An official order or command to do something, especially one given by a government or other authority.

Officially required or commanded by an authority.

Required by law or rule; compulsory.

A law requiring that a fixed minimum sentence be imposed for a specific crime, often limiting a judge's discretion.

The jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jaw in mammals and fishes.

Relating to the lower jawbone (mandible).

A Hindu temple or place of worship.

A musical instrument of the lute family, having a pear-shaped body, a fretted neck, and usually four pairs of metal strings played with a plectrum.

A kitchen utensil with a flat frame and adjustable blades, used for slicing vegetables, cheese, etc., very thinly or into julienne strips.

A shaft or spindle in a lathe, to which work is fixed while being turned.

the long, thick hair that grows from the neck of a horse, lion, or some other animals.

a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.

the quality or degree of being capable of making strategic or skillful movements.

(of a vehicle, ship, or aircraft) able to be moved or directed easily and precisely.

The process of performing a skillful or carefully planned movement or series of moves.

In a way that shows courage, determination, or strength, especially in a difficult situation.

A style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels, typically aimed at adults as well as children, and often characterized by stylized art and science-fiction or fantasy themes.

a greyish-white, hard, brittle metallic chemical element, used especially in making steel and other alloys.

a skin disease of animals, especially dogs and cats, caused by parasitic mites and causing itching, hair loss, and scabs.

a long open box or trough in a stable or barn from which horses or cattle eat.

To severely damage or injure something by twisting, crushing, or tearing it, often making it unrecognizable.

Crushed, twisted, or torn out of shape, often severely and irreparably damaged.

A tropical fruit with a smooth yellow or red skin, soft orange flesh, and a large hard seed in the middle.

a tropical fruit with a thick reddish-purple rind and sweet white juicy flesh.

a tropical tree or shrub that grows in muddy, coastal swamps and has tangled roots that grow above ground.

having bare or patchy spots of skin or hair, typically due to disease or neglect