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malefic

Syllabification: (ma·lef·ic)
Pronunciation: /məˈlefik/

Definition of malefic

adjective

literary
  • causing or capable of causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
  • Astrology relating to the planets Saturn and Mars, traditionally considered to have an unfavorable influence.

Derivatives

maleficence

Pronunciation: /-ˈlefəsəns/

noun

maleficent

Pronunciation: /-ˈlefəsənt/

adjective

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin maleficus, from male 'ill' + -ficus 'doing'

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