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malevolence
[/məˈlevələns/]
noun
feminine
pl: malevolences
malevolência
1.
the quality of being malevolent; the desire to cause harm or evil to others
The villain's malevolence was evident in every cruel action.
A malevolência do vilão era evidente em cada ação cruel.
2.
a harmful or evil influence or force
The dark malevolence seemed to permeate the abandoned house.
A malevolência escura parecia permear a casa abandonada.
Synonyms
malice
ill will
wickedness
evilness
spite
malignity
vindictiveness
Antonyms
benevolence
kindness
goodness
compassion
charity
altruism
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
malevolência
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
malevolência
Standard usage, same as Brazil
Related Idioms & Phrases
malevolence of spirit
act of malevolence
radiating malevolence
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