MALEVOLENT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does malevolent mean? • MALEVOLENT (adjective)
The adjective MALEVOLENT has 2 senses:
1. wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred
2. having or exerting a malignant influence
Familiarity information: MALEVOLENT used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• MALEVOLENT (adjective)
Meaning:
Wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred
Context examples:
a gossipy malevolent old woman / failure made him malevolent toward those who were successful
Similar:
malicious (having the nature of or resulting from malice)
Meaning:
Having or exerting a malignant influence
Synonyms:
malefic; malevolent; malign; evil
Context examples:
malevolent stars / a malefic force
Similar:
maleficent (harmful or evil in intent or effect)
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