Malevolent is a related term of hateful.
As adjectives the difference between malevolent and hateful
is that malevolent is having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others while hateful is evoking a feeling of hatred.
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
hateful
English
Alternative forms
* hatefull
Adjective
(en-adj)
Evoking a feeling of hatred.
Dislikeable.
Full of hatred.
Derived terms
* hatefully
* hatefulness
Related terms
* hate
* hatred
* hatable
Antonyms
* loveful