malevolent
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Adj — Wishing harm on others; having ill will.
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Etymology
From Latin male ("badly") and volens ("wishing"), from velle ("to wish") — literally "wishing badly" on someone.
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What does “malevolent” mean?
The word “malevolent” means wishing harm on others; having ill will. In plain terms, wanting bad things to happen to other people; the opposite of benevolent.
How do you pronounce “malevolent”?
“Malevolent” is pronounced muh-LEH-vuh-luhnt (/məˈlɛvələnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “malevolent” in a sentence?
Here is “malevolent” used in a sentence: “The villain's malevolent grin unsettled everyone in the room.”
What part of speech is “malevolent”?
“Malevolent” is an adjective.
Where does the word “malevolent” come from?
The word “malevolent” comes from Latin. From Latin male ("badly") and volens ("wishing"), from velle ("to wish") — literally "wishing badly" on someone.