Malign
Malign adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.
Volitional and malign are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Volitional" instead an adjective "Malign".
Volitional
Volitional adjective - Done, made, or given with one's own free will.
Malign and volitional are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Malign" instead an adjective "Volitional".
Nearby Word: volition
Mutual synonyms
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Volitional and Malign. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/malign/volitional
Malign & Volitional. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/malign/volitional>.
Volitional or Malign. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/malign/volitional.
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