malevolence
advancedC1/məˈlɛvələns/ · ma-le-vo-lence
The state or quality of having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Meanings
The state or quality of having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
دوسروں کو نقصان پہنچانے کی خواہش یا پیدائش کی حالت یا کیفیت۔
بدخواهی
budkhwahi
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- malevolence of a villain
- malevolence in his actions
- malevolence and deceit
Example Sentences
The malevolence behind his actions was evident to everyone.
اس کے أعمال کے پیچھے بدخواهی ہر ایک کو دکھائی دیتی تھی۔
Is ke aamaal ke peechay budkhwahi har aik ko dikhai deti thi.
Her malevolence towards her rival was alarming.
اپنے حریف کے حوالے سے اس کی بدخواهی متفکر کن تھی۔
Apne hareef ke hawalay se is ki budkhwahi mutafakkar kun thi.
In literature, malevolence often defines the antagonist's character.
ادب میں، بدخواهی اکثر مخالف کردار کی خصوصیت کو بیان کرتی ہے۔
Adab mein, budkhwahi aksar mukhalif kirdar ki khusoosiyat ko bayan karti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'malevolent' as someone who wishes ill.
Imagine a shadowy figure plotting against others.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
جو بدخواه ہو وہ میرے دل میں نہ آئے، ہجر کی راتوں میں چھوڑ دے بیدردی!
Jo budkhwah ho wo mere dil mein na aaye, hijr ki raaton mein chhod de be-dardi!
Let not the malevolent enter my heart; abandon me in the nights of separation without compassion!
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بدخواہ کا پیچھا نہ کرو.
Budkhwah ka peecha na karo.
Do not pursue the malevolent.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "malevolentia" — ill will
First known use: 17th century
The term 'malevolence' has its roots in the Latin 'malevolentia,' meaning ill will, which is derived from 'malevolens' (ill wishing). It has been adopted into English usage since the early 17th century.