malevolences
Desires to harm
Malevolences is the plural of malevolence—instances or expressions of ill will, spite, or the desire to harm others.
The word suggests deliberate cruelty rather than mere indifference: The malevolences of the regime were documented by human rights observers.
It can also refer to malevolent acts or forces: petty malevolences that poisoned the workplace.
Moral corruption or evil
- spitePetty malicious intent
- maliceIntent to cause harm
- ill willHostile or unfriendly feeling
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
cruelty · viciousness · hatred · animosity · vindictiveness · vengefulness · meanness · nastiness
Extremely cruel acts
- crueltiesHarsh, harmful acts
- misdeedsImproper or illegal actions
- wrongdoingsImmoral or illegal acts
- transgressionsViolations of rules or laws
offenses · abuses · persecutions · torments · oppressions · injustices · villainy · treachery
Sworn oaths or hexes
- hexesMalevolent magical spells
- evil eyeHarm-dealing gaze, supposedly
- dark magicMalevolent supernatural practice
- black artsEvil supernatural practices
sorcery · witchcraft · maledictions · demons · possession · haunting · jinx · enchantment
wickedness
Moral corruption or evil
hostility · cruelty · viciousness · hatred · animosity · vindictiveness · vengefulness · meanness · nastiness · venom
atrocities
Extremely cruel acts
- crueltiesHarsh, harmful acts
- misdeedsImproper or illegal actions
- wrongdoingsImmoral or illegal acts
transgressions · offenses · abuses · persecutions · torments · oppressions · injustices · villainy · treachery · sabotage
curses
Sworn oaths or hexes
- hexesMalevolent magical spells
- evil eyeHarm-dealing gaze, supposedly
- dark magicMalevolent supernatural practice
black arts · sorcery · witchcraft · maledictions · demons · possession · haunting · jinx · enchantment · conjuring
malevolencesbenevolences
Acts of generous giving
kindnesses · good will · goodwill · benignity · loving-kindness
malevolencesvirtues
Positive moral traits
goodness · nobility · saintliness · decency · compassion