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malefic

/məˈlɛf.ɪk/

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adjective

/məˈlɛf.ɪk/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее вредоносный, злой или злонамеренный по намерению или воздействию.

An archaic adjective meaning harmful, evil, or malicious in intent or effect.

  1. Malignant influenceC2formal

    Exerting a harmful, evil, or malignant effect; producing harm or misfortune.

    ruЗловредное влияние

    • In astrology, Saturn is often considered a malefic planet.
    • The witch cast a malefic spell over the village.
    • His malefic intentions were hidden behind a friendly smile.
    • The ancient ritual was believed to ward off malefic forces.

    Synonymsbalefulevilharmfulmalignmalignantnoxiouspernicioussinister

    Antonymsbeneficbeneficentbenign

Forms
  • more malefic comparative form
  • most malefic superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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