malevolent
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
Latin, from male (“ill”) + velle (“to wish”).
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /məˈlɛvələnt/
[edit] Adjective
malevolent (comparative more malevolent, superlative most malevolent)
- having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others
- having an evil or harmful influence
[edit] Synonyms
- evil
- malicious
- See also Wikisaurus:evil
[edit] Antonyms
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[edit] Translations
having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others
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