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Malevolenc

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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. (See MALICE).