1. (

• malevolent

) wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred; "a gossipy malevolent old woman"; "failure made him malevolent toward those who were successful" ;

2. (

• malefic ,
• malevolent ,
• malign ,
• evil

) having or exerting a malignant influence; "malevolent stars"; "a malefic force" ;