Malevolent
Adjectiveदुर्भावनापूर्ण, कुटिल
Definition
Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Contextual Sentence: "The malevolent actions of the insurgent group threatened national security."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'male' (bad) + 'volent' (willing)—willing to do bad things.
Synonyms
malicious
spiteful
hostile
Antonyms
benevolent
kind
altruistic