malefic
Speech parts
1. malefic - Noun
2. malefic - Adjective
3. malefic - Adjective Satellite
Meaning
Doing mischief; causing harm or evil; nefarious; hurtful.
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Examples
malevolent stars
a malefic force
Some modern commentators believe the malefic nature of witchcraft is a Christian projection.
Suetonius, later to the period, does not mention any persecution after the fire, but in a previous paragraph unrelated to the fire, mentions punishments inflicted on Christians, defined as men following a new and malefic superstition.