MALEVOLENT

malefic, malevolent, malign, evil

(adjective) having or exerting a malignant influence; “malevolent stars”; “a malefic force”

malevolent

(adjective) wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred; “a gossipy malevolent old woman”; “failure made him malevolent toward those who were successful”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

malevolent (comparative more malevolent, superlative most malevolent)

having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others

having an evil or harmful influence

Synonyms

• See evil

Antonyms

• benevolent

Source: Wiktionary

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Ma*lev"o*lent, a. Etym: [L. malevolens, -entis; male ill + volens, p. pr. of velle to be willing or disposed, to wish. See Malice, and Voluntary.]

Definition: Wishing evil; disposed to injure others; rejoicing in another's misfortune.

Syn.

– Ill-disposed; envious; mischievous; evil-minded; spiteful; malicious; malignant; rancorous.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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