Malevolent(adjective)
Having or showing a wish to do harm to others.
Hindi meaning:दुष्ट
Synonyms: Malicious, Spiteful, Vicious, Hostile
Antonyms: Benevolent, Kind, Compassionate, Friendly
Example: The malevolent rumor spread quickly and damaged her reputation.
Trick to remember: Think “male + violent” — a malevolent person is violent in intentions and wants to harm others.
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