Malevolent
Malevolent adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.
Tyrannical and malevolent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tyrannical" instead an adjective "Malevolent".
Nearby Words: malevolence, malevolently
Tyrannical
Tyrannical adjective - Exercising power or authority without interference by others.
Malevolent and tyrannical are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Malevolent" instead an adjective "Tyrannical".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- mean and malevolent
- mean and tyrannical
- harsh and malevolent
- harsh and tyrannical
- barbarous and malevolent
- barbarous and tyrannical
- brutal and malevolent
- brutal and tyrannical
- savage and malevolent
- savage and tyrannical
- tough and malevolent
- tough and tyrannical
- unkind and malevolent
- unkind and tyrannical
Both words in one sentence
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A more typical malevolent example also existed in the show, in that the Clark regime used various alien conspiracy theories as justification for their increasingly tyrannical policies.
Source: Windmill Political - Luffy has taken down tyrannical presences and dangerous pirates, a malevolent self proclaimed god, and is taking on a government of well intentioned extremists, all while doing only what he wants to do.
Source: Ignorant of the Call
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