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Meaning of Malevolent
Having or showing a wish to do harm to others
Etymology of Malevolent
The word "malevolent" has its roots in Latin, with "male" meaning "evil" or "wrong" and "volens" meaning "wishing" - thus, literally meaning "having an evil wish"
It entered the English language in the 15th century and has been used to describe individuals, actions, or intentions that are harmful or evil
Synonyms
malicious
evil
wicked
cruel
vicious
savage
brutal
ruthless
heartless
inhumane
diabolical
demonic
satanic
hellish
infernal
fiendish
monstrous
heinous
atrocious
abhorrent
odious
hateful
spiteful
vindictive
vengeful
malignant
baleful
pernicious
destructive
deleterious
baneful
noxious
poisonous
toxic
virulent
deadly
lethal
fatal
calamitous
disastrous
cataclysmic
devastating
Definitions
- Having or showing a wish to do harm to others
- * Having a strong and unwholesome desire, especially to cause harm
Usage Examples
- The malevolent spirit was said to haunt the abandoned mansion
- * Her malevolent intentions were clear as she plotted her revenge
- * The company's malevolent business practices led to its downfall