malevolence
NounWordNet 3.0
Noun (2)
- wishing evil to othersSynonyms: malignity
- the quality of threatening evilSynonyms: malevolencymalice
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Malevolence \Ma*lev"o*lence\, n. [L. malevolentia. See Malevolent.] The quality or state of being malevolent; evil disposition toward another; inclination to injure others; ill will. See Synonym of Malice. [1913 Webster]