Malefic
/məˈlɛfɪk/ adj, noun
adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A malefic planet.
"In the previous condition of overcoming, it was notable that while the malefics could only maltreat by overcoming through a superior sign-based square, the benefics could bonify by overcoming through a superior square or trine."
Adjective
- 1 Having an evil or harmful influence; baleful.
"Wormwood [...] was associated with the rites of St. John's Eve, when a crown of the plant was made from its sprays for apotropaic purposes, to ward of malefic spirits."
Adjective
- 1 having or exerting a malignant influence wordnet
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"Tom was under the malefic influence of the witch."
Etymology
From Latin maleficus.