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malevolence

[muh-lev-uh-luhns] / məˈlɛv ə ləns /


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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

By evading malevolence and earnestly focusing on the strength of the human spirit, Ross paints a vital portrait of resilience that puts the director in a class all his own.

From Salon Dec. 13, 2024

The unspeakable malevolence of the message is now buried deep inside the word, and out on the surface it presents itself as merely an obscenity.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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