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MAL-

bad, evil

Latin malus — bad

GRE
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malevolent

/ˌmal-ˈev-ə-lənt/

adjective

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malevolent

Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

The malevolent dictator oppressed his people for decades.

Synonyms

malicious
spiteful
vindictive
pernicious

Antonyms

benevolent
kind
charitable
beneficent

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