malevolence

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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

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

People who scored higher on the scale had greater control, which correlated with lower measures of hallucination severity and lower perceived malevolence and omnipotence of the voices.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2025

In the room with us in Valencia, the dolls eyes’ are hypnotic, carrying a trace of malevolence.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

The figure was fur-swathed, hooded, anonymous; but as it reached the deck, a golden monkey dæmon swung himself lightly up on the rail and glared around, his black eyes radiating malevolence.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman