What does malevolent mean?
Malevolent means Having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others..
Malevolent
/məˈlɛvələnt/ · adjective
Meaning
Having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others..
Definitions by Sense
- Having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others.
- Having an evil or harmful influence.
Example Sentences
In Iraq the bullying continued. After she witnessed the death of a colleague, Manning felt how “with enough grief, adrenaline and fear”, war can turn anyone “amoral, even malevolent”.
Vela, Javier Hernández and Lozano switched positions with a thrillingly malevolent sense of purpose.
Synonyms for malevolent
Antonyms for malevolent
Related Words
Word Forms
- more malevolent
- most malevolent
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for malevolent?
Common synonyms include maleficent, malevolent, sinister, abandoned.
What is the opposite of malevolent?
Possible antonyms include benevolent, good.
How do you use malevolent in a sentence?
In Iraq the bullying continued. After she witnessed the death of a colleague, Manning felt how “with enough grief, adrenaline and fear”, war can turn anyone “amoral, even malevolent”.
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