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malevolent
adjective
Having or exerting a malignant influence
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məˈlɛvələnt
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adjective
Having or exerting a malignant influence
“Malevolent stars”
adjective
Wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred
“A gossipy malevolent old woman”
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Malevolent stars
A malefic force
A gossipy malevolent old woman
Failure made him malevolent toward those who were successful
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