malefic

From Latin maleficus.

• IPA^(key): /məˈlɛfɪk/

malefic (comparative more malefic, superlative most malefic)

1. Having an evil or harmful influence; baleful. [from 17th c.]

   Synonyms: evil, maleficent, malevolent; see also Thesaurus:evil

   • 1974, Lawrence Durrell, Monsieur, Faber & Faber, published 1992, page 96:

     I would have liked to know whether he thought this was due to the climate, the diet, or simply malefic djinns.

malefic (plural malefics)

1. (astrology) a malefic planet

• benefic

• famelic

Borrowed from French maléfique.

• IPA^(key): /maˈle.fik/

malefic m or n (feminine singular malefică, masculine plural malefici, feminine and neuter plural malefice)

1. (literary) maleficent, malevolent, fatal, harmful

   Synonyms: malign, nefast