malevolency

Thân thiện

A dark figure's malevolency was felt by all in the room.

Definition

Noun: 1. The quality or state of having or showing a wish to do evil to others; the quality of being malevolent. It refers to an inherent or persistent disposition toward hatred, ill will, and the desire to cause harm or suffering.

Usage

"Malevolency" is a formal and somewhat literary noun used to describe the deep-seated, malicious nature of a person, force, or intention. It emphasizes the inherent quality of evil intent rather than a single malicious act. * The old tales spoke of a spirit whose sheer malevolency could poison the land. * His criticism was not merely harsh; it was delivered with a palpable malevolency.

Examples

• The dictator ruled with a chilling , suppressing all dissent without mercy.
• Scholars debated whether the creature's actions were driven by instinct or by genuine .
• She could sense the behind his seemingly polite smile.

Advanced Usage

• Conceptual or Impersonal Use: The word can be applied to abstract concepts or atmospheres that seem to embody evil intent.
  • The malevolency of the disease lay in its silent, relentless progression.

Variants and Related Words

• Malevolent (adjective): Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
  • He gave her a malevolent glare.
• Malevolence (noun): The more common synonym for "malevolency," identical in meaning.
• Malice (noun): The desire to harm someone or see them suffer; often used in legal contexts (e.g., "malice aforethought"). It can imply a slightly more active intention than the inherent quality suggested by "malevolency."

Synonyms

• Malice
• Maliciousness
• Spite
• Venom
• Hatred
• Ill will

Antonyms

• Benevolence
• Goodwill
• Kindness
• Benignity

Học thuật

Noun

1. the quality of threatening evil

Từ đồng nghĩa

• malevolence
• malice