malevolent

Definitions

Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

Exerting a harmful or injurious influence.

Examples

The villain cast a malevolent glare at the hero as he plotted his next move.

She felt a malevolent presence watching her from the shadows of the abandoned house.

Synonyms

malicious spiteful malignant venomous hostile vicious evil

Antonyms

benevolent kind friendly amiable compassionate benign helpful