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malevolent definition

ma·levo·lent (-lənt)

adjective

wishing evil or harm to others; having or showing ill will; malicious

Etymology: OFr malivolent < L malevolens (gen. malevolentis) < male, evil (see mal-) + volens, prp. of velle, to wish: see will

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