Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Malevolent /məl-ĕv'-əl-ənt/ · Ma·lev·o·lent · IPA /məˈlɛvələnt/ 01 a. Wishing evil; disposed to injure others; rejoicing in another's misfortune. 1. Wishing evil; disposed to injure others; rejoicing in another's misfortune. Syn. Ill-disposed; envious; mischievous; evil-minded; spiteful; malicious; malignant; rancorous.