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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

malevolence

/mælˈvɒləns/ noun · British & US
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What does malevolence mean?

noun

The quality of being malicious or having a strong desire to harm others. A feeling of intense dislike or ill will towards someone or something.

Example

"The villain's malevolence towards the hero was evident in his sinister smile."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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