MALEFIC
malefic, malevolent, malign, evil
(adjective) having or exerting a malignant influence; “malevolent stars”; “a malefic force”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
malefic (comparative more malefic, superlative most malefic)
Having an evil or harmful influence; baleful. [from 17th c.]
Noun
malefic (plural malefics)
(astrology) a malefic planet
Antonyms
• benefic
Anagrams
• famelic
Source: Wiktionary
Ma*lef"ic, a. Etym: [L. maleficus: cf. F. maléfique. See Malefaction.]
Definition: Doing mischief; causing harm or evil; nefarious; hurtful. [R.] Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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