malevolent

• Beschreibt eine Person, eine Macht oder ein Wesen, die oder das anderen Schaden zufügen will oder Böses im Sinn hat.

Describes a person, force, or entity that has or shows a wish to do evil or harm to others.

1. Wishing harm to othersC1formal

   Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.

   Böswillig

   • The villain had a malevolent smile on his face.
   • Her malevolent intentions were clear from her actions.
   • The malevolent spirit haunted the old mansion.

   Synonymeevil-mindedhatefulhostileill-naturedmaliciousmalignspitefulvengefulvenomousvindictive

   Antonymealtruisticbeneficentbenevolentbenigngoodhumanekindkindhearted

2. Hostile or maliciousC1formal

   Characterized by intense hostility or ill will.

   Bösartig oder feindselig

   • He gave her a malevolent glare across the room.
   • The malevolent gossip ruined her reputation.
   • The dictator's malevolent regime oppressed the people.

   Synonymebitterevil-mindedhostilemaliciousspitefulvengefulvenomousvindictive

   Antonymebenevolentbenignfriendlygoodkindkindly