Synonyms: malefic, malevolent, malign, evil
Definition: having or exerting a malignant influence
Usage: malevolent stars; a malefic force
Similar words: maleficent
Definition: harmful or evil in intent or effect
Synonyms: malevolent
Definition: wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred
Usage: a gossipy malevolent old woman; failure made him malevolent toward those who were successful
Similar words: malicious
Definition: having the nature of or resulting from malice
Usage: malicious gossip; took malicious pleasure in...watching me wince- Rudyard Kipling