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Dictionary definition for: Malevolent

1. (a) wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred; "a gossipy malevolent old woman" "failure made him malevolent toward those who were successful"

2. (s) extremely malevolent or malicious; "the malignant tongues of gossipers"

3. (s) having or exerting a malignant influence; "malevolent stars" "a malefic force"

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