noun as in strong fondness

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Example:His actions were driven by malice, the opposite of benevolence.

Definition:a feeling of extreme ill-will or ill-nature; deliberate intention to do harm

From malice

Example:The company's animosity to charity was in stark contrast to their usual benevolence.

Definition:as strong a feeling of ill-will or hostility

From animosity

Example:Her hard-heartedness was the opposite of the benevolence she once possessed.

Definition:lack of sympathy or compassion; unkind

From hard-heartedness

Example:His cruelty was in direct opposition to his previous benevolent attitude.

Definition:the quality of being unkindly or dangerously harsh

From cruelty

Example:His selfishness was the antithesis of his former benevolence.

Definition:concern for one’s own interests or pleasure to the exclusion of duty or other interests

From selfishness