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Immoral vs Malevolent - What's the difference?

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Immoral is a related term of malevolent.


As adjectives the difference between immoral and malevolent

is that immoral is not moral; inconsistent with rectitude, purity, or good morals; contrary to conscience or the divine law while malevolent is having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others.

immoral

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not moral; inconsistent with rectitude, purity, or good morals; contrary to conscience or the divine law.

    • Usage notes

    * Said of people, deeds, groups, traditions, or practices.

    Synonyms

    * wicked * unjust * dishonest * vicious * licentious

    Antonyms

    * moral

    Related terms

    * amoral

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    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