malevolence

Noun

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. wishing evil to othersSynonyms: malignity
  2. the quality of threatening evilSynonyms: malevolencymalice
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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]
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