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Definition of Malevolence
1. Noun. Wishing evil to others.
Exact synonyms: Malignity
Generic synonyms: Hate, Hatred
Specialized synonyms: Maleficence, Malice, Maliciousness, Spite, Spitefulness, Venom, Vengefulness, Vindictiveness
Antonyms: Benevolence
Derivative terms: Malevolent
Generic synonyms: Hate, Hatred
Specialized synonyms: Maleficence, Malice, Maliciousness, Spite, Spitefulness, Venom, Vengefulness, Vindictiveness
Antonyms: Benevolence
Derivative terms: Malevolent
2. Noun. The quality of threatening evil.
Exact synonyms: Malevolency, Malice
Specialized synonyms: Bitchiness, Cattiness, Nastiness, Spite, Spitefulness, Cruelness, Cruelty, Harshness, Beastliness, Meanness
Generic synonyms: Evil, Evilness
Derivative terms: Malevolent, Malevolent
Specialized synonyms: Bitchiness, Cattiness, Nastiness, Spite, Spitefulness, Cruelness, Cruelty, Harshness, Beastliness, Meanness
Generic synonyms: Evil, Evilness
Derivative terms: Malevolent, Malevolent
Definition of Malevolence
1. n. The quality or state of being malevolent; evil disposition toward another; inclination to injure others; ill will. See Synonym of Malice.
Definition of Malevolence
1. Noun. Hostile attitude or feeling. ¹
2. Noun. Behavior exhibiting a hostile attitude. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Malevolence
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Malevolence
1. The quality or state of being malevolent; evil disposition toward another; inclination to injure others; ill will. See Synonym of Malice. Origin: L. Malevolentia. See Malevolent. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)