Definition of malevolent

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  • malevolent is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
  • malevolent is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
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Definition of malevolent

  • having or exerting a malignant influence (adjective)

    Examples

    1. malevolent stars

    Synonyms

    1. evil
    2. malefic
    3. malign
  • wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a gossipy malevolent old woman
    2. failure made him malevolent toward those who were successful

See definition of malevolent in Merriam Webster