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(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" |
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Synonyms: malicious |
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Antonyms: benevolent |
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| 2. |
(satellite adjective) extremely malevolent or malicious; "the malignant tongues of gossipers" |
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Synonyms: malignant |
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(satellite adjective) having or exerting a malignant influence; "malevolent stars"; "a malefic force" |
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Synonyms: evil, malefic, malign |
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