malevolence

The word “malevolence” has 4 syllables: ma-lev-o-lence

It's pronounced as /məˈlɛvələns/

What is synonym and antonym for malevolence?

In the thesaurus, “malevolence” has 57 synonyms and 29 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for malevolence along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for malevolence

abhorrence
abomination
abusiveness
animosity
antagonism
antipathy
aversion
bile
bitchery
bitchiness
bitterness
cattiness
contempt
cruelty
despicableness
despite
disdain
disgust
distaste
enmity
evil
execration
grudge
hate
hatefulness
hatred
horror
hostility
ill will
invidiousness
jaundice
jealousy
loathing
malice
maliciousness
malignance
malignancy
malignity
mean-spiritedness
meanness
nastiness
pique
rancor
repugnance
repulsion
resentment
revulsion
scorn
spite
spitefulness
spleen
vengefulness
venom
viciousness
vindictiveness
virulence
vitriol

Antonyms for malevolence

adoration
affection
amiability
amicability
amity
ardor
benevolence
charitableness
charity
civility
comity
cordiality
devotion
empathy
friendliness
friendship
goodwill
hospitality
infatuation
kindliness
kindness
liking
love
loving
passion
sympathy
understanding
veneration
worship

Meanings of malevolence

noun
1. Hostile attitude or feeling.
2. Behavior exhibiting a hostile attitude.

Example Sentences

The villain's eyes gleamed with malevolence as he plotted his next move.
The atmosphere in the room was thick with malevolence as the two rivals stared each other down.
There was a sense of malevolence in the air as the storm clouds gathered ominously.
Her malevolence towards others was evident in the cruel things she said.
The evil sorcerer’s heart was filled with nothing but malevolence and hatred.

On this page you'll find 86 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to malevolence, such as: abhorrence, abomination, abusiveness, adoration, affection, amiability, amicability.

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