Definitions
- Describing a feeling of ill-will or hatred towards someone. - Referring to a desire to harm or cause suffering to others. - Talking about a malicious intent or attitude towards someone or something.
- Describing a strong feeling of dislike or hostility towards someone. - Referring to a deep-seated resentment or bitterness towards someone or something. - Talking about a long-standing feud or conflict between individuals or groups.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative feelings towards someone or something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe intense emotions.
- 3Both words can be directed towards individuals or groups.
- 4Both words can lead to harmful actions or behaviors.
- 5Both words have a negative connotation.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Malevolence is often more intense and extreme than animosity.
- 2Intent: Malevolence implies a desire to harm or cause suffering, while animosity may not necessarily involve such intentions.
- 3Duration: Animosity can refer to a long-standing grudge or feud, while malevolence may be a more temporary emotion.
- 4Scope: Animosity can be directed towards a wider range of targets, including ideas or concepts, while malevolence is usually directed towards individuals or groups.
- 5Usage: Malevolence is less commonly used than animosity in everyday language.
Remember this!
Malevolence and animosity are both negative emotions that describe a strong dislike or hostility towards someone or something. However, malevolence is often more intense and extreme, with a desire to harm or cause suffering. Animosity, on the other hand, may not necessarily involve such intentions and can refer to a long-standing grudge or feud.
