← BackshareGuessmalevolent/məˈlɛvələnt/adjectiveHaving or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.She sensed a malevolent presence in the dark, empty house.The villain gave a malevolent laugh as the trap was sprung.His malevolent glare made everyone in the room uncomfortable.SynonymsmaliciousspitefulviciousevilAntonymsbenevolentkind