Malevolent Definition & Meaning
malevolent
- adjective
- wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred; "a gossipy malevolent old woman"; "failure made him malevolent toward those who were successful"
- having or exerting a malignant influence; "malevolent stars"; "a malefic force"
"Malevolent" in song lyrics
See how malevolent is used in real songs:
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"And I keep the haters feelin malevolent"
Diamond D — U Can't Be Me -
"Crafty yet Malevolent"
J-Live — Emcee -
"We represent every satanic element, I'm malevolent"
Necro f/ Jamey Jasta — Push it to the Limit
Words that rhyme with malevolent
Usage tips for "malevolent"
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