malevolent

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[edit] Etymology

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

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  • IPA: /məˈlɛvələnt/

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malevolent (comparative more malevolent, superlative most malevolent)

Positive
malevolent

Comparative
more malevolent

Superlative
most malevolent

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

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