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malevolence

noun

ma·​lev·​o·​lence mə-ˈle-və-lən(t)s How to pronounce malevolence (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being malevolent
slander that arose from pure malevolence
2
: malevolent behavior
an era full of selfishness and malevolence
Choose the Right Synonym for malevolence

malice, malevolence, ill will, spite, malignity, spleen, grudge mean the desire to see another experience pain, injury, or distress.

malice implies a deep-seated often unexplainable desire to see another suffer.

felt no malice toward their former enemies

malevolence suggests a bitter persistent hatred that is likely to be expressed in malicious conduct.

a look of dark malevolence

ill will implies a feeling of antipathy of limited duration.

ill will provoked by a careless remark

spite implies petty feelings of envy and resentment that are often expressed in small harassments.

petty insults inspired by spite

malignity implies deep passion and relentlessness.

a life consumed by motiveless malignity

spleen suggests the wrathful release of latent spite or persistent malice.

venting his spleen against politicians

grudge implies a harbored feeling of resentment or ill will that seeks satisfaction.

never one to harbor a grudge

Example Sentences

only mindless malevolence would explain this cruel vandalism
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of malevolence was in the 15th century

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