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Definition of: malevolent
(mə·lev′ə·lənt) adjective
Having an evil disposition toward others; ill–disposed. See synonyms under MALICIOUS. [<OF <L malevolens, -entis <male ill + volens, -entis, ppr. of velle wish, will]
—ma·lev′o·lence noun
—ma·lev′o·lent·ly adverb
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