1. in a way that shows a desire to cause harm or suffering to others; with malicious intent

Examples

• The villain smiled malevolently as he revealed his evil plan.
• She glared malevolently at her former friend who had betrayed her.
• The bully spoke malevolently to the younger students.
• His eyes gleamed malevolently in the dim light.
• The witch cackled malevolently while stirring her potion.
• The dictator ruled malevolently, oppressing his people without mercy.