malevolence
Example Sentences
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On Wednesday, the chair of the inquiry, Lord Brodie, asked why the health board had changed its position after alleging unprofessionalism and malevolence on the part of the medics who raised concerns.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026
"He has shown a high level of malevolence, manipulation, and I would go so far as to say evil."
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025
Elordi’s “combination of beauty and something combustible” made him perfect for Heathcliff, says Fennell, adding that in the role he all but turns malevolence into a virtue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 30, 2025
Owens brings a blend of loony energy and sincere malevolence that Cooper can’t quite muster.
From Salon • Jul. 7, 2025
The golden monkey’s teeth were bared, his eyes glaring, and such a concentrated malevolence blazed from him that Will felt it almost like a spear.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
Vocabulary lists containing malevolence
The Tragedy of Macbeth
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And Then There Were None
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