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malevolent (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /məˈlɛvələnt/

Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

The malevolent spirit haunted the old mansion, bringing misfortune to anyone who dared enter.
His malevolent gaze made everyone in the room feel uneasy and suspicious.
Despite her kind words, her actions revealed a truly malevolent intent.

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