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Definition of Malevolent

1. Adjective. Wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred. "Failure made him malevolent toward those who were successful"

2. Adjective. Having or exerting a malignant influence. "A malefic force"

Definition of Malevolent

1. a. Wishing evil; disposed to injure others; rejoicing in another's misfortune.

Definition of Malevolent

1. Adjective. having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others ¹

2. Adjective. having an evil or harmful influence ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Malevolent

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Malevolent

1. Wishing evil; disposed to injure others; rejoicing in another's misfortune. Synonym: Ill-disposed, envious, mischievous, evil-minded, spiteful, malicious, malignant, rancorous. Origin: L. Malevolens, -entis; male ill + volens, p. Pr. Of velle to be willing or disposed, to wish. See Malice, and Voluntary. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Malevolent

malepractice malepractices maleruption males malestream malesub malesubs malet maletreat maletreated

maletreating maletreats malevolence malevolences malevolency malevolent (current term) malevolent program malevolently malevolous malexecution

maleyl maleylacetate reductase maleylacetoacetate maleylacetoacetic acid maleylpyruvate isomerase malfatti malfeasance malfeasances malfeasant malfeasants

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