Meaning of the word malevolent in English

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malevolent

US /məˈlev.əl.ənt/
UK /məˈlev.əl.ənt/
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Adjective

1.

having or showing a wish to do evil to others

Example:
The villain had a malevolent grin on his face.
She felt the malevolent gaze of her enemy upon her.
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