ɪməˈɹælɪti ɪnˈɪkwɪti ɪnˈɪkwɪti məˈlɛfɪk məˈlɛvələnt məˈlaɪn ˈvɪʃəs ˈwɪkɪdnəs having or exerting a malignant influence malevolent stars a malefic force morally objectionable behavior morally bad or wrong evil purposes an evil influence evil deeds having the nature of vice the quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice attempts to explain the origin of evil in the world