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MALEFIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does malefic mean?
• MALEFIC (adjective)
The adjective MALEFIC has 1 sense:
1. having or exerting a malignant influence
Familiarity information: MALEFIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having or exerting a malignant influence
Synonyms:
evil; malefic; malevolent; malign
Context example:
a malefic force
Similar:
maleficent (harmful or evil in intent or effect)
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