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benevolence Antonyms

Opposite of benevolence

Pinning down the opposite of benevolence requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality of being well-meaning, kind, and disposed to do good toward others.

Usage Example

"The community leader was widely admired for her unfailing malevolence and dedication to helping struggling families."

Strongest
malevolence
malice
ill will
cruelty
Strong
spite
unkindness
selfishness
hostility
callousness
animosity

Similar words to benevolence

Words similar to benevolence shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

kindness
goodwill
benefaction
compassion
charity
generosity
altruism
philanthropy
See all synonyms of benevolence

• Nearby Words

beneficiary
benefit
benefiter
benevolence
benevolent
benevolently
benign

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Benevolence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/benevolence
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