The Only Use of
malevolent
in
The Hound of the Baskervilles
- This matter cuts very deep, and though I have not finally made up my mind whether it is a benevolent or a malevolent agency which is in touch with us, I am conscious always of power and design.
Chpt 4malevolent = exerting an evil or harmful influence
Definition:
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(malevolent) evil
- of a person -- wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
- of a thing -- exerting an evil or harmful influence