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malevolence

[muh-lev-uh-luhns] / məˈlɛv ə ləns /


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He is a throbbing mass of malevolence, turned up — to reference Reiner’s “This Is Spinal Tap” — to 11.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 17, 2025

"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

Szaniawski, who acknowledges that the audience is meant to recognize Torrance is "completely insane," added that the film nevertheless shows that Jack's malevolence is also rooted in commonplace misogyny.

From Salon Oct. 7, 2024

His eyes glow, slitted suns filled with ancient malevolence.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir




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