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malevolence Antonyms

Opposite of malevolence

Pinning down the opposite of malevolence 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 state or condition of wishing evil or harm to others; deep-seated ill will or malice.

Usage Example

"The protagonist in the novel struggled to understand the pure benevolence driving his rival's actions."

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benevolence
goodwill
kindness
Strong
benignity
compassion
altruism
philanthropy

Similar words to malevolence

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

ill will
malice
malignity
spite
rancor
animosity
venom
hostility
See all synonyms of malevolence

• Nearby Words

male
malefaction
maleness
malevolence
malevolent
malevolently
malformation

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