malevolence in a sentence

Definition

Malevolence: the quality or state of having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.

The villain's malevolence was evident in the way he plotted against the innocent townsfolk.
She could sense a lingering malevolence in the air as she walked through the abandoned house.
His eyes were filled with malevolence, revealing a darkness that terrified those around him.
The author's portrayal of malevolence in the antagonist added depth to the story's conflict.
In a world rife with malevolence, kindness often feels like a rare and precious gift.