Malevolence: meaning, definitions and examples

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malevolence

[ məˈlɛvələns ]

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feeling

The quality or state of being malevolent; malice; ill will; malice.

Synonyms

ill will, malice, spite

Examples of usage

He could feel the malevolence in the room as soon as he walked in.
Her eyes burned with malevolence as she plotted her revenge.

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action

The quality, state, or feeling of wishing evil or harm to others; ill will; malice.

Synonyms

evil intent, malice, spite

Examples of usage

His malevolence towards his coworkers was evident in his actions.
The village was haunted by the malevolence of the witch.

Translations

Translations of the word "malevolence" in other languages:

🇵🇹 malevolência

🇮🇳 द्वेष

🇩🇪 Böswilligkeit

🇮🇩 kedengkian

🇺🇦 зловмисність

🇵🇱 złośliwość

🇯🇵 悪意 (あくい)

🇫🇷 malveillance

🇪🇸 malevolencia

🇹🇷 kötülük

🇰🇷 악의 (악의)

🇸🇦 خبث

🇨🇿 zlovolnost

🇸🇰 zlomyseľnosť

🇨🇳 恶意 (è yì)

🇸🇮 zlonamernost

🇮🇸 illvilja

🇰🇿 қастық

🇬🇪 ბოროტება

🇦🇿 qəsd

🇲🇽 malevolencia

Word origin

The word 'malevolence' originated from the Latin word 'malevolentia', which is derived from 'male' meaning 'bad' and 'volens' meaning 'wishing'. The concept of malevolence has been present throughout history, often associated with dark forces or evil intentions. It has been explored in literature, philosophy, and psychology as a negative aspect of human nature.