Malevolents is a term used to describe someone who has ill will or malicious intent towards others. There are a few synonyms for this word, including maleficent, spiteful, vengeful, and vindictive. Maleficent is often used to describe someone who intentionally causes harm or misfortune to others. Spiteful is used to describe someone who acts with the intention of causing harm or annoyance, usually in response to a perceived wrongdoing. Vengeful is used to describe someone who desires revenge or retribution for a perceived wrong. Vindictive is used to describe someone who seeks to harm or punish others out of a desire for revenge or personal gain.