malevolence

Definitions

The state or condition of wishing evil or harm to others.

Ill will; malice; spitefulness.

Examples

The villain's eyes were filled with pure malevolence as he plotted his next move.

There was a chilling sense of malevolence in the way the stranger stared at the crowd.

She could sense the malevolence behind his polite smile and carefully chosen words.

Synonyms

malice spite ill-will hostility maliciousness animosity venom

Antonyms

benevolence kindness goodwill affection compassion friendliness altruism