Malevolent

Pronunciation

• IPA: /məˈlÉ›vÉ™lÉ™nt/

Origin

Latin, from male ("ill") + velle ("to wish").

Full definition of malevolent

Adjective

1. having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others
2. having an evil or harmful influence

Synonyms

• evil
• malicious

Antonyms

• benevolent

Related terms

• malevolence
• malevolently