noun

malevolence

Malevolence (noun) means Hostile attitude or feeling.

noun

Hostile attitude or feeling.

Behavior exhibiting a hostile attitude.

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Etymology

From Middle French malevolence, from Latin malevolentia (“malevolence”), derived from malevolēns (“malevolent”).

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What is the meaning of malevolence?

"malevolence" (noun) means hostile attitude or feeling.

What are the different meanings of malevolence?

"malevolence" has 2 main meanings: 1. Hostile attitude or feeling; 2. Behavior exhibiting a hostile attitude.