Malevolent
Malevolent adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.
Surly and malevolent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Surly" instead an adjective "Malevolent".
Nearby Words: malevolence, malevolently
Surly
Surly adjective - Given to or displaying a resentful silence and often irritability.
Malevolent and surly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Malevolent" instead an adjective "Surly".
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