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Meaning of "malefic" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MALEFIC

malefic  [məˈlɛfɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MALEFIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Malefic is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES MALEFIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of malefic in the English dictionary

The definition of malefic in the dictionary is causing of harm, evil or bad luck.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MALEFIC


benefic
bɪˈnɛfɪk
bibliographic
ˌbɪblɪəʊˈɡræfɪk
catastrophic
ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk
demographic
ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk
Efik
ˈɛfɪk
fanfic
ˈfænˌfɪk
graphic
ˈɡræfɪk
holographic
ˌhɒləˈɡræfɪk
horrific
hɒˈrɪfɪk
pacific
pəˈsɪfɪk
peristrephic
ˌpɛrɪˈstrɛfɪk
photographic
ˌfəʊtəˈɡræfɪk
pornographic
ˌpɔːnəˈɡræfɪk
prolific
prəˈlɪfɪk
scientific
ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk
specific
spɪˈsɪfɪk
terrific
təˈrɪfɪk
topographic
ˌtɒpəˈɡræfɪk
traffic
ˈtræfɪk
venefic
vɪˈnɛfɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MALEFIC

maledicent
maledict
malediction
maledictive
maledictory
malefaction
malefactor
malefactory
malefactress
malefically
malefice
maleficence
maleficent
maleficial
maleic
maleic acid
malemute
maleness
malengine

WORDS THAT END LIKE MALEFIC

air traffic
beatific
conspecific
foot traffic
honorific
intraspecific
neuroscientific
nonspecific
rail traffic
road traffic
soporific
South Pacific
stereospecific
the Pacific
through traffic
tourist traffic
transpacific
ultramafic
unscientific
unspecific

Synonyms and antonyms of malefic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «malefic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MALEFIC

Find out the translation of malefic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of malefic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «malefic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

煞星
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

maléfico
570 millions of speakers

English

malefic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हानिकर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

malefic
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вредитель
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

maléfico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অপরাধপূর্ণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

maléfique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Malefic
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Boshaftigkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

有害な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

해를 끼치는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Malefic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

có ảnh hưởng xấu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கேடு சூழ்கிற
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निष्पाप
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

zararlı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

malefico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Malefic
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

шкідник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

malefic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επιβλαβή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verderfelijk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

olycksbringande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

malefic
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of malefic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MALEFIC»

The term «malefic» is regularly used and occupies the 96.628 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MALEFIC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about malefic

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MALEFIC»

Discover the use of malefic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to malefic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Horoscope Reading Made Easy and Self Learned
MALEFIC MARS: Throw Rewaries(Sweet made of Jaggery & Sesame) into the flowing water or river or throw crumbs of sweet bread to the birds. 2. DEBILITATlNG JUPITER: Paste saffron on the navel or eat it. 3. DEBILITATING SUN: Throw ...
U. C. Mahajan, 2000
2
Vedic Astrology: A Guide to the Fundamentals of Jyotish
As seen in Table 6.2, the planets are categorized as either naturally benefic ( beneficial), malefic (difficult), or neutral. Although it may seem that there are many more malefics than benefics, this is not as clear cut as the list may imply. The Sun  ...
Ronnie Gale Dreyer, 1997
3
Lal Kitab
(d) With Venus, it is good as it helps Venus, but with Mercury, it is malefic. (e) If Ketu is in earlier houses, Jupiter is malefic; if it is in later houses, Moon becomes malefic. (f) Ketu blesses the native with a son who perpetuates his memory.
U. C. Mahajan, 2004
4
How to Read a Horoscope: A Scientific Model of Predication ...
A Scientific Model of Predication Based on Benefic & Malefic Analysis of Planets & Bhavas as Per Hindu Astrology P. V. R. Rayudu. Natural Benefic Planets Jupiter. Venus, Waxing Moon (from 8th tithi of Shukla Paksha i.e. bright half of lunar ...
P. V. R. Rayudu, 1997
5
The Astrology Book: The Encyclopedia of Heavenly Influences
Malefic is a traditional term found in older astrological works. It refers to aspects and planets regarded as having an unfortunate, inharmonious influence. Malefic aspects are angles like squares and oppositions (called hard aspects by modern  ...
James R. Lewis, 2003
6
Essentials of Medical Astrology
BENEFIC. AND. MALEFIC. PLANETS. TAf -wicked turns henign, and the henign assumes wretchedness; The foe turns into a friend, while even a friend hecomes an enemy. — SHANT1PARVA (RAJADHARMA) CH.80.SL8 Disease is caused ...
Dr. K S Charak, 1999
7
Salient Features of Indian Astrology
Malefic Mercury Disease of brain; insensitive to smell; disease of teeth and veins Malefic Rahu Disease of brain, accidents, fever, bad for career Malefic Ketu Arthritis, urinary trouble, ear problems; hernia Malefic Saturn Disease of eye; cough ...
U. C. Mahajan, 2007
8
Phaldeepika (Bhavartha Bodhini)
As is the case in the Yogini Dashas that the Yogini Dashas of benefic planets the effect is benefic, and in the Yogini Dasha of malefic planets, ill-effects manifest themselves. According to another opinion, in the other types of dashas viz.
Pandit Ashutosh Ojha Pandit Gopesh Kumar Ojha, 2008
9
Mantras, Yantras, and Fabulous Gems: The Healing Secrets of ...
As stated earlier, the planets have benefic or malefic (positive and negative) natures. Jupiter, Venus, Moon, and Mercury are natural benefics and Sun, Mars, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu are natural malefics. Rahu and Ketu are almost always ...
Howard Beckman, 2000
10
Aspects in Vedic Astrology
Harmony is when a natural benefic is conjoined with another natural benefic. There is disharmony when a natural benefic and a natural malefic combine. And when a natural malefic conjoins with another natural malefic there is heterogeneity.
Gopesh Kumar Ojha, Ashutosh Ojha, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MALEFIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term malefic is used in the context of the following news items.
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Iran Will Treat Any Obama Red Lines With Contempt - WSJ
Evincing breathtaking incompetence, President Obama has sanctioned a nuclear agreement with a malefic Iranian regime. While ignoring the ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
2
Sri Lanka's ex-defence chief tapped witchcraft: astrologer …
The planetary position on August 17 is malefic for Mr. Rajapaksa." However, he said Prime Minister's Ranil Wickremesinghe's horoscope had ... «EconomyNext, Jul 15»
3
Film review: True Story lacks direction
Is the relationship a cathartic return to journalistic integrity, or is he using the profile of a malefic human being in an attempt to rebuild his career ... «City A.M., Jul 15»
4
Rudraksha: The Teardrops of Lord Shiva
As per the Vedic scriptures, Rudraksha beads possess mystical and divine properties and can nullify the effects of malefic planets to a great ... «The Indian Panorama, Jul 15»
5
Why Mahinda Rajapaksa should be elected as the Prime Minister by …
... of this country; To rescue SLFP from Chandrika's malefic influence as “Chanrikka kelinne okkoma Pissu” as Sirimavo often said in 1994. «Lankaweb, Jul 15»
6
This year will be a tough one for captain Cool
Since the transiting malefic planets are demanding more efforts from his performance, Dhoni may continue to struggle. Dhoni will face problems ... «The Asian Age, Jul 15»
7
Sailor Moon Newbie Reviews: Episodes 87-89 (R Finale)
... this point, and NegaChibs is more than willing to help him destroy the universe by acting as the conduit for the Malefic Black Crystal's power. «The Mary Sue, Jul 15»
8
'Fear prompting YSRC to take complaint route'
Meanwhile, TDP Dhone constituency in-charge K.E. Pratap accused YSRC leaders of spreading malefic propaganda that the TDP cadre was ... «The Hindu, Jun 15»
9
'Sailor Moon Crystal' RECAP: Will Wiseman Kill Usagi? Prince …
Black Lady then calls forth Nemesis itself and launches another Malefic Black Crystal in the hopes of finally destroying Crystal Tokyo. Despite ... «Fashion & Style, Jun 15»
10
Ear piercing: Parents defend choice to have children pierced as infants
Typically, though, tattoo and piercing parlours will not pierce babies. Malefic Tattoos in Mississauga, Ont., for example, has an age minimum of ... «Yahoo Canada Shine On, Jun 15»

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