Definition of malevolence Malevolence

We found 7 definitions of malevolence from 5 different sources.

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What does malevolence mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: malevolences

malevolence - the quality of threatening evil
  malevolency, malice
  evilness, evil morally objectionable behavior
  bitchiness, cattiness, spite, spitefulness, nastiness malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty
  cruelness, cruelty, harshness a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
malevolence - wishing evil to others
  malignity
  benevolence an act intending or showing kindness and good will
  hate, hatred the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
  maleficence the quality or nature of being harmful or evil
  maliciousness, malice, spite, spitefulness, venom feeling a need to see others suffer
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • malevolence (Noun)
    Hostile attitude or feeling.
  • malevolence (Noun)
    Behavior exhibiting a hostile attitude.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • malevolence (n.)
    The quality or state of being malevolent; evil disposition toward another; inclination to injure others; ill will. See Synonym of Malice.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • malevolence
    Hostile attitude or feeling.

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