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malefic

Pronunciation: /məˈlɛfɪk/

Definition of malefic

adjective

literary
  • causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means: she was hypnotized by the spider’s malefic eyes
  • Astrology relating to the planets Saturn and Mars, traditionally considered to have an unfavourable influence.

Derivatives

maleficence

noun

maleficent

adjective

Origin:

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

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