What does malefic mean?
Malefic means Having an evil or harmful influence; baleful..
Malefic
/məˈlɛfɪk/ · adjective
Meaning
Having an evil or harmful influence; baleful..
Definitions by Sense
- Having an evil or harmful influence; baleful.
- (astrology) A malefic planet.
Example Sentences
Wormwood [...] was associated with the rites of St. John's Eve, when a crown of the plant was made from its sprays for apotropaic purposes, to ward of malefic spirits.
I would have liked to know whether he thought this was due to the climate, the diet, or simply malefic djinns.
In the previous condition of overcoming, it was notable that while the malefics could only maltreat by overcoming through a superior sign-based square, the benefics could bonify by overcoming through a superior square or trine.
Synonyms for malefic
Antonyms for malefic
Related Words
Word Forms
- more malefic
- most malefic
- malefics
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for malefic?
Common synonyms include evil, maleficent, malevolent, abandoned.
What is the opposite of malefic?
Possible antonyms include benefic.
How do you use malefic in a sentence?
Wormwood [...] was associated with the rites of St. John's Eve, when a crown of the plant was made from its sprays for apotropaic purposes, to ward of malefic spirits.
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