malefic
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for malefic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Causing harm through an evil influence.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
Comes from Latin maleficus.
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