malefic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite having or exerting a malignant influence
    malign; evil; malevolent.
    • malevolent stars
    • a malefic force

WordNet

Ma*lef"ic adjective
Etymology
L. maleficus: cf. F. maléfique. See Malefaction.
Definitions
  1. Doing mischief; causing harm or evil; nefarious; hurtful. R. Chaucer.

Webster 1913