malevolent

English

Etymology

From Middle French malivolent, from Latin malevolentem, from male (badly, wrongly) + velle (to wish).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /məˈlɛvələnt/

Adjective

malevolent (comparative more malevolent, superlative most malevolent)

  1. having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others
  2. having an evil or harmful influence

Synonyms

  • See Thesaurus:evil

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