Malevolent
Malevolent adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.
Tyrannous and malevolent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tyrannous" instead an adjective "Malevolent".
Nearby Words: malevolence, malevolently
Tyrannous
Tyrannous adjective - Exercising power or authority without interference by others.
Malevolent and tyrannous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Malevolent" instead an adjective "Tyrannous".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- harsh and malevolent
- harsh and tyrannous
- barbarous and malevolent
- barbarous and tyrannous
- brutal and malevolent
- brutal and tyrannous
- savage and malevolent
- savage and tyrannous
- merciless and malevolent
- merciless and tyrannous
- cruel and malevolent
- cruel and tyrannous
- heartless and malevolent
- heartless and tyrannous
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