Malevolent

English

Etymology

Latin, from male 'ill' + velle 'to wish'.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /məˈlɛvələnt/

Adjective

Malevolent (comparative {{{1}}}, superlative {{{2}}})

Positive Malevolent

Comparative {{{1}}}

Superlative {{{2}}}

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

Synonyms

• evil
• malicious
• See also Wikisaurus:evil

Antonyms

• benevolent

Related terms

• malevolence
• malevolently

Translations

having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others

Dutch: kwaadwillend French: mal intentionné fr(fr), malveillant fr(fr), malévolent fr(fr) (rare)

German: böswillig de(de)

having an evil or harmful influence

Japanese: marefikku (マレフィック)

Polish: wrogi pl(pl) m.

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