Hypercritical is a related term of malevolent.
As adjectives the difference between hypercritical and malevolent
is that hypercritical is meticulously or excessively critical while malevolent is having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others.
malevolent
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others
having an evil or harmful influence
Synonyms
* evil
* malicious
* See also
Antonyms
* benevolent
Related terms
* malevolence
* malevolently