malevolence
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noun \mə-ˈle-və-lən(t)s\Definition of MALEVOLENCE
1
: the quality or state of being malevolent
2
: malevolent behavior
See Examples of MALEVOLENCE
- <only mindless malevolence would explain this cruel vandalism>
First Known Use of MALEVOLENCE
15th century
Related to MALEVOLENCE
- Synonyms
- cattiness, despite, hatefulness, malice, maliciousness, malignance, malignancy, malignity, meanness, nastiness, spite, spitefulness, spleen, venom, viciousness
See Synonym Discussion at malice
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