malefic

• Adjectif littéraire ou désuet signifiant qui est nuisible, malfaisant, ou animé d'une intention mauvaise ou malveillante.

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.

   Influence maligne

   • 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.

   Synonymesbalefulevilharmfulmalignmalignantnoxiouspernicioussinister

   Antonymesbeneficbeneficentbenign