malevolence

/məˈlɛvələns/
noun
  1. The quality or state of having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others; ill will.
    • The villain's malevolence was clear in every cruel act he committed.
    • The story is about a kingdom threatened by the malevolence of a dark sorcerer.
    • She could sense the malevolence in his cold stare across the room.
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