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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