malevolence Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun wishing evil to others
    malignity.
  2. noun the quality of threatening evil
    malevolency; malice.

WordNet

Ma*lev"o*lence noun
Etymology
L. malevolentia. See Malevolent.
Definitions
  1. The quality or state of being malevolent; evil disposition toward another; inclination to injure others; ill will. See Synonym of Malice.

Webster 1913