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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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