malevolent

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Antonyms 1.3.3 Related terms 1.3.4 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Latin, from male 'ill' + velle 'to wish'.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /məˈlɛvələnt/

[edit] Adjective

malevolent (comparative more malevolent, superlative most malevolent)

1. having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others
2. having an evil or harmful influence

[edit] Synonyms

• evil
• malicious
• See also Wikisaurus:evil

[edit] Antonyms

• benevolent

[edit] Related terms

• malevolence
• malevolently

[edit] Translations