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malefic vs malevolent

malevolent vs malefic

malefic and malevolent both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
malefic No Yes No No
malevolent No Yes No No
As adjectives, malefic and malevolent are synonyms defined as:
  • malefic and malevolent: having or exerting a malignant influence
Other synonyms of malefic include evil, malign.
malefic (adjective) malevolent (adjective)
having or exerting a malignant influence having or exerting a malignant influence
wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred
Difference between malefic and malevolent

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