Definition
Meaning of 'malevolent'
Meaning of 'malevolent' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Malevolent 
[ a.]
- Wishing evil; disposed to injure others; rejoicing in
another's misfortune. [ a.]Meaning of 'malevolent' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. malevolent [ s]
[ s]Meaning (1):
- wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred
- wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred
Example in sentence:
- a gossipy malevolent old woman;
- failure made him malevolent toward those who were successful
Meaning (2):
- having or exerting a malignant influence
- having or exerting a malignant influence
Example in sentence:
- a malefic force;
- malevolent stars
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