Choose the antonym for the word "BENEVOLENCE" from the options given below.

malevolence

The antonym for "BENEVOLENCE" is "malevolence."

• "Benevolence" refers to goodwill and kindness. "Malevolence" is its antonym and refers to a state of wishing harm or evil to others.
• The other options are incorrect because:
  • "Kind" is a synonym for "benevolent."
  • "Courteous" means "polite and respectful."
  • "Generous" means "giving freely and generously."