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malevolent Definition and Meaning in English (malevolent definition)

adjective
Synonyms:malicioushostileevil
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Malevolent definition: Having or showing a wish to do evil to others, characterized by ill will.

Definitions of Malevolent

  1. 1adjective

    Having or showing a wish to do evil to others, characterized by ill will.

Example Sentences

“The witch cast a malevolent spell on the prince.”

“He gave her a malevolent stare, making her feel uneasy.”

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nounmalevolence
adverbmalevolently

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Malevolent definition: Having or showing a wish to do evil to others, characterized by ill will.
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'Malevolent' translates to 'malevolent' in English. Malevolent definition: Having or showing a wish to do evil to others, characterized by ill will.
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