malefic

Definition

Having an evil or harmful influence; baleful.

Etymology

From Latin maleficus.

Example Sentences

• "Wormwood [...] was associated with the rites of St. John's Eve, when a crown of the plant was made from its sprays for apotropaic purposes, to ward of malefic spirits."
• "I would have liked to know whether he thought this was due to the climate, the diet, or simply malefic djinns."