Definition of MALEVOLENCE

malevolence

Meanings

Plural: malevolences

Noun

  • wishing evil to others
  • the quality of threatening evil
  • Hostile attitude or feeling.
  • Behavior exhibiting a hostile attitude.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French malevolence, from Latin malevolentia (“malevolence”), derived from malevolēns (“malevolent”).

Synonyms

ill-will, malevolency, malice, malignity, spite

Antonyms

benevolence

Scrabble Score: 18

malevolence is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
malevolence is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
malevolence is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

malevolence is a valid Words With Friends word