Meanings
nounmalevolency (plural malevolencies)
plural malevolencies
- Malevolence, malice.
Although Margaret Murray's definition is neutral in tone, the others possess, to varying degrees, an air of malevolency.
2015, Judika Illes, Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A-Z for the Entire Magical World
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