malevolent

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malevolent

(adjective)

Meaning

having a wish to do evil

Example

"The malevolent villain plotted to take over the kingdom."

Synonyms

maliciousspitefulhostile

Antonyms

benevolentkindgracious

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'malevolens', meaning wishing evil.

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