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malev·o·len·cy

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. malevolence, malevolency, malicenoun

    the quality of threatening evil

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  1. malevolency

    Malevolency is the quality, state, or characteristic of having or showing ill will, malice, hatred, or evil intent towards others. It is the tendency to bring harm or destruction to others, to take pleasure in causing harm, or to want to see others suffer.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of malevolency in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of malevolency in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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