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malveillant — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • malevolent adj Wishing harm on others; having ill will.
  • malicious adj Intended to cause harm; showing ill will toward others.
  • malignant adjective Harmful or hostile in intent; wishing ill on others.
  • nefarious adj Wicked or criminal, especially in a way that is notorious or widely condemned.
  • venomous adj Capable of injecting venom, typically by biting or stinging.

Senses

malveillant is used for these senses in English:

  • malevolent Having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others.
  • malevolent Having an evil or harmful influence.
  • malicious Intending to do harm; characterized by spite and malice.
  • malignant Harmful, malevolent, injurious.
  • nefarious Sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics.
  • venomous Hateful; malignant; spiteful.

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