In Act III, Scene V of Macbeth, Hecate intends to ensure Macbeth's downfall by making him overconfident.
To determine the correct answer, we can refer to Act III, Scene V of Macbeth. In this scene, Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft, plans to meet with the three witches to discuss their plan for Macbeth's downfall. Hecate believes that Macbeth has become too confident and needs to be punished for his actions. She wants to use her supernatural powers to manipulate and deceive him further, leading to his ultimate downfall. Therefore, based on the context, the correct answer would be "overconfident." Hecate intends to make Macbeth overconfident, which will ultimately contribute to his downfall.
