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malevolent vs malefic

malefic vs malevolent

malevolent and malefic both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
malevolent No Yes No No
malefic No Yes No No
As adjectives, malevolent and malefic are synonyms defined as:
  • malevolent and malefic: having or exerting a malignant influence
Other synonyms of malevolent include evil, malign.
malevolent (adjective) malefic (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 malevolent and malefic

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