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malefic

adjectiveformal/mɐˈlɛfiku/low

ma·lé·fi·co

Definition

Causing harm or evil; harmful, injurious.
The cult was accused of malefic practices.
He was under the malefic influence of bad companions.
Common collocations
malefic influencemalefic intentmalefic spirit

Etymology

Do latim 'maleficus', de 'male' (mal) + 'facere' (fazer).

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