Meaning of the word malevolence in English

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malevolence

US /məˈlev.əl.əns/
UK /məˈlev.əl.əns/

Noun

the state or condition of being malevolent; ill will; hatred

Example:
His eyes gleamed with pure malevolence.
The villain's actions were driven by deep-seated malevolence.
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