Wordiyomalevolent
🇬🇧 UK/mə'lev(ə)l(ə)nt/🇺🇸 US/mә'levәlәnt/
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Definitions
adj.
Having or showing a strong desire to harm others; deeply ill-willed
恶毒的，有恶意的，坏心肠的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishmalevolentother
=malevolent
Common Collocations
- 1.malevolent force邪恶力量
- 2.malevolent intention恶毒意图
Example Sentences
- 1.
The malevolent dictator's policies caused immense suffering throughout the oppressed nation.
- 2.
The malevolent spirit in the haunted house was said to torment anyone who entered it.