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

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

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Malevolence

maleo
maleolent
maleos
malepractice
malepractices
maleruption
males
malestream
malesub
malesubs
malet
maletreat
maletreated
maletreating
maletreats
malevolence (current term)
malevolences
malevolency
malevolent
malevolent program
malevolently
malevolous
malexecution
maleyl
maleylacetate reductase
maleylacetoacetate
maleylacetoacetic acid
maleylpyruvate isomerase
malfatti
malfeasance

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