What does malevolence mean?
Definitions for malevolence
malev·o·lence
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word malevolence.
Princeton's WordNet
malevolence, malignitynoun
wishing evil to others
malevolence, malevolency, malicenoun
the quality of threatening evil
Wiktionary
malevolencenoun
Hostile attitude or feeling.
malevolencenoun
Behavior exhibiting a hostile attitude.
Etymology: From the malevolentia, derived from malevolens.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Malevolencenoun
Ill will; inclination to hurt others; malignity.
Etymology: malevolentia, Latin.
The son of Duncan
Lives in the English court; and is receiv’d
Of the most pious Edward with such grace,
That the malevolence of fortune nothing
Takes from his high respect. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.
ChatGPT
malevolence
Malevolence is a desire or intent to cause harm, injury, or suffering to others. It represents a state of ill will, evilness, or hostility, often characterized by actions or behaviors that are harmful, destructive or threatening.
Webster Dictionary
Malevolencenoun
the quality or state of being malevolent; evil disposition toward another; inclination to injure others; ill will. See Synonym of Malice
Etymology: [L. malevolentia. See Malevolent.]
Wikidata
Malevolence
Malevolence is a Portuguese death metal band, formed in 1994 by vocalist/guitarist Carlos Cariano. The band has released two studio albums. Their second album Martyrialized was recorded at Studio Fredman in Sweden, and mixed by Fredrik Nordström. They are currently working on their third album. Their bassist, Aires Pereira, is also a member of the Portuguese Gothic metal band Moonspell.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of malevolence in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of malevolence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of malevolence in a Sentence
Darkness draws near, yet we remain blind to its encroachment. As families, let us unite in prayer both in the morning and night, for though the antagonist may not be physically present, the spirit of his malevolence permeates. In this critical juncture, a call echoes—Now is the time to pray more than ever. There exists a season for everything, and in these moments of uncertainty, the power of collective prayer becomes our beacon against the impending shadows.
In our friendships, we often act as adversaries, and in our humanity, we sometimes emulate the ferocity of lions. Yet, we must not allow malevolence to cloud our judgment or materialism to taint our souls. Instead, let kindness prevail, even if the world misunderstands. It's never too late to embrace the innate humanity bestowed upon us and to find hope by opening our eyes to a better way.
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- malaisWelsh
- Böswilligkeit, MissgunstGerman
- μοχθηρία, εμπάθεια, κακοβουλίαGreek
- malevolenciaSpanish
- pahantahtoisuusFinnish
- malveillanceFrench
- melavolenzaItalian
- bedniyetî, belakirrîKurdish
- malevolentiaLatin
- misgunst, kwaadwil, moedwil, malevolentie, booswilDutch
- wrogośćPolish
- malevolênciaPortuguese
- pizmă, ostilitate, rea‑voințăRomanian
- злопыхательство, недоброжелательностьRussian
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