malevolent

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English *malevolent (suggested by Middle English malevolence), from Old French malivolent and Latin malevolentem, from male (“badly, wrongly”) + volens (“willing, wishing”), from velle (“to wish”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /məˈlɛvələnt/ === Adjective === malevolent (comparative more malevolent, superlative most malevolent) Having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others. Synonyms: maleficent, malevolent, sinister; see also Thesaurus:evil Antonym: benevolent Having an evil or harmful influence. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== malevolence ==== Translations ====