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malevolent in German

malevolent in German is böswillig — malevolent means wishing harm on others; having ill will.

malevolent in German

böswillig
adj
Having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others.

What does "malevolent" mean?

  1. adj Wishing harm on others; having ill will.
    "The villain's malevolent grin unsettled everyone in the room."
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malevolent in a sentence

  • The villain's malevolent grin unsettled everyone in the room.
  • He accused his rival of spreading malevolent rumors.

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What is "malevolent" in German?

"malevolent" in German is böswillig. malevolent means: Wishing harm on others; having ill will.

How do you use "malevolent" in a sentence?

Example: "The villain's malevolent grin unsettled everyone in the room." In German, "malevolent" is böswillig.

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