malevolent meaning and definition

MALEVOLENT adjective

Definition of malevolent (adjective)

1. 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. having or exerting a malignant influence
   • "malevolent stars"; "a malefic force"
   • synonyms: evil, malefic, malign