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English adjective: malevolent

1. malevolent wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred


SamplesA gossipy malevolent old woman.
Failure made him malevolent toward those who were successful.


Similarmalicious


Antonymsunmalicious

2. malevolent having or exerting a malignant influence


SamplesMalevolent stars.
A malefic force.


Synonymsevil, malefic, malign


Similarmaleficent


Antonymsbeneficent









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