MALEVOLENT

malevolent. Malevolent, a. ill-disposed towards others, vile

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Ma‐lev″o‐lent (?), a. [[L. malevolens, -entis; male ill + volens, p. pr. of velle to be willing or disposed, to wish. See Malice, and Voluntary.]] Wishing evil; disposed to injure others; rejoicing in another's misfortune. Syn. — Ill-disposed; envious; mischievous; evil-minded; spiteful; malicious; malignant; rancorous.