Complete Definition of "malevolent"

English

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

Adjective
en-adj

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

Synonyms
malicious

Related terms
malevolence
malevolently

Translations
trans-top|having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others
German: böswillig
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trans-top|having an evil or harmful influence
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