malevolence [noun]: the wishing of evil to others; malice.
Example: The human capacity for malevolence exceeds that of any other animal.
Related words: Malevolent [adjective]
Synonyms: animosity, antipathy, enmity, hatred, hostility, malice, malignity, meanness, rancor, resentment, spite, vindictiveness, wickedness
Antonyms: affection, altruism, benevolence, charity, friendliness, generosity, goodwill, helpfulness, magnanimity, sympathy
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