Malevolence

MALEVOLENCE

Is that disposition of mind which inclines us to wish ill to any person. It discovers itself in frowns and a lowering countenance; in uncharitableness, in evil sentiments; hard speeches to or of its object; in cursing and reviling; and doing mischief either with open violence or secret spite, as far as there is power.

Fuente: Theological Dictionary

Malevolence

Ill or evil will or disposition — the will or disposition to do wrong or to harm others. The vice opposed to the virtue of benevolence or good will. — W.K.F.

Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy