Definition of malevolent Malevolent
/mʌlɛˈvʌlʌnt/ - [mulevulunt] - ma•lev•o•lent
We found 5 definitions of malevolent from 3 different sources.
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What does malevolent mean?
WordNet
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| malevolent - wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred; "a gossipy malevolent old woman"; "failure made him malevolent toward those who were successful" | ||
| malicious having the nature of or resulting from malice; "malicious gossip"; "took malicious pleasure in...watching me wince"- Rudyard Kipling | ||
| malevolent - having or exerting a malignant influence; "malevolent stars"; "a malefic force" | ||
| malefic, malign, evil | ||
| maleficent harmful or evil in intent or effect | ||
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Wiktionary 
- malevolent (Adjective)
having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others. - malevolent (Adjective)
Having an evil or harmful influence.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- malevolent (a.)
Wishing evil; disposed to injure others; rejoicing in another's misfortune.
