adj
malefic
Malefic (adj) means causing harm through an evil influence.
adj
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Causing harm through an evil influence.
"I would have liked to know whether he thought this was due to the climate, the diet, or simply malefic djinns."
— Lawrence Durrell, Monsieur (1974)
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Etymology
Comes from Latin maleficus.
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What is the meaning of malefic?
"malefic" (adj) means causing harm through an evil influence.
What is another word for malefic?
Other words for "malefic" include evil, malevolent, malign.
What is the opposite of malefic?
The opposite of "malefic" is beneficent.
