CEFR C1

malevolent

adjective

Meaning

Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

Examples

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.

Synonyms: evil, malicious, wicked, spiteful, malignant

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malevolent (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /məˈlɛvələnt/

Definition

Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

Examples

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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