Malevolent government Synonyms

Definitions for Malevolent


  • (adjective) having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it
  • (adjective) wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred
  • (adjective) having or exerting a malignant influence

Definitions for Government


  • (noun) lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation )
  • (noun) the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
  • (noun) (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed