| malevolent | Wishing evil; disposed to injure others; rejoicing in another's misfortune. Synonym: Ill-disposed, envious, mischievous, evil-minded, spiteful, malicious, malignant, rancorous. Origin: L. Malevolens, -entis; male ill + volens, p. Pr. Of velle to be willing or disposed, to wish. See Malice, and Voluntary. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| malevolently | In a malevolent manner. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |