
Malevolent
Negative Tone
Malevolent has a strong negative tone, signaling harmful intentions or evil.

The malevolent glint in his eyes foretold trouble.
Strong Emotion
Use 'malevolent' to describe deep and intense ill will or maliciousness.

The dictator's malevolent rule caused the people great suffering.
Not Petty
'Malevolent' is more serious than simply being unkind or petty.

The malevolent witch cursed the entire kingdom.
Compare with
BalefulEvilHostileMaliciousSinisterSpitefulVindictiveWicked
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