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
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
"It's not a sense of malevolence, but a huge sense of negligence and neglect and not following good practice," added Esme.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025
Nansi leans forward, his eyes full of malevolence.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing malevolence
The Tragedy of Macbeth
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And Then There Were None
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