mal = bad

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Across
  1. 2. spiteful, vengeful, vicious
  2. 3. contorted, deformed, irregular
  3. 6. to speak harmful untruths; gossip
  4. 8. the doing of evil or harm
  5. 9. hunger, starvation
Down
  1. 1. failure to give proper care causing injury/death
  2. 2. evil, harmful, injurious
  3. 4. breakdown, failure to operate
  4. 5. gloomy, dejected; lack of skill, pitiful
  5. 6. poisonous; dangerous or harmful effect
  6. 7. poorly-fed; lacking nutrient-rich foods