Definitions:

1. Describes actions, intentions, or entities that are intentionally malevolent or wicked. ADJECTIVE
   • The malefic curse was said to bring bad luch to anyone who dared to enter the haunted house.
2. Describes something that has a harmful or evil effect, often associated with causing injury, damage, or ill will. ADJECTIVE
   • The villain in the story was portrayed as a malefic force, bringing suffering to all that crossed his path.
3. Having or exerting a malignant influence. ADJECTIVE
   • The malefic presence in the old castle as remored to be the ghost of a vengeful spirit.
4. In astrology, describes planets or astrological aspects that are belived to bring negative or challenging influences. ADJECTIVE
   • In his astrological chart, Saturn was considered a malefic influence, leading to a period of struggle.

Synonyms:

• evil
• harmful
• malevolent
• malicious
• malign
• malignant

NearBy Words:

• maleficence
• maleficent