MALEVOLENT as ADJECTIVE

  1. Meaning
    • having or exerting a malignant influence
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    • malevolent stars
    • a malefic force
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  2. Meaning
    • wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
    • arising from intense ill will or hatred
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • a gossipy malevolent old woman
    • failure made him malevolent toward those who were successful
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  3. Meaning
    • extremely malevolent or malicious
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    • the malignant tongues of gossipers
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