English adjective: malevolent | |||
1. | malevolent wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred | ||
Samples | A gossipy malevolent old woman. Failure made him malevolent toward those who were successful. | ||
Similar | malicious | ||
Antonyms | unmalicious | ||
2. | malevolent having or exerting a malignant influence | ||
Samples | Malevolent stars. A malefic force. | ||
Synonyms | evil, malefic, malign | ||
Similar | maleficent | ||
Antonyms | beneficent | ||