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ma·lef·ic (m

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adj.

1. Having or exerting a malignant influence.

2. Evil; malicious.

[Latin maleficus : male, ill; see mel-³ in Indo-European roots + -ficus, -fic.]

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Adj.

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malefic - having or exerting a malignant influence; "malevolent stars"; "a malefic force"

malevolent, malign, evil

maleficent - harmful or evil in intent or effect

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