| a. | 1. | Wishing evil; disposed to injure others; rejoicing in another's misfortune. |
| Adj. | 1. | malevolent - wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred; "a gossipy malevolent old woman"; "failure made him malevolent toward those who were successful" Synonyms: malicious Antonyms: benevolent, good - having or showing or arising from a desire to promote the welfare or happiness of others; "his benevolent smile"; "a benevolent nature" |
| 2. | malevolent - extremely malevolent or malicious; "the malignant tongues of gossipers" Synonyms: malignant | |
| 3. | malevolent - having or exerting a malignant influence; "malevolent stars"; "a malefic force" |
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