What does malevolence mean?
Malevolence means Hostile attitude or feeling..
Malevolence
/məˈlɛvələns/ · noun
Meaning
Hostile attitude or feeling..
Definitions by Sense
- Hostile attitude or feeling.
- Behavior exhibiting a hostile attitude.
Example Sentences
to show someone malevolence
He said it with malevolence.
Esai Morales appears as the enforcer for “the entity‘’ and brings such simmering malevolence to the character that he should have been the villain instead.
Synonyms for malevolence
Antonyms for malevolence
Related Words
Word Forms
- malevolences
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for malevolence?
Common synonyms include ill-will, malice, spite, malignity.
What is the opposite of malevolence?
Possible antonyms include benevolence.
How do you use malevolence in a sentence?
to show someone malevolence
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