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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 influenceplay

  Familiarity information: MALEFIC used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


MALEFIC (adjective)


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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