Ranting and Raving

Main Entry:
ma·lev·o·lent
Pronunciation:
\-lənt\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Latin malevolent-, malevolens, from male badly + volent-, volens, present participle of velle to wish — more at mal-, will
Date:
1509

1 : having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
2 : productive of harm or evil
— ma·lev·o·lent·ly adverb

Main Entry:
be·nev·o·lent
Pronunciation:
\-lənt\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, from Latin benevolent-, benevolens, from bene + volent-, volens, present participle of velle to wish — more at will
Date:
15th century

1 a: marked by or disposed to doing good (a benevolent donor)
b: organized for the purpose of doing good (a benevolent society)
2: marked by or suggestive of goodwill (benevolent smiles)
— be·nev·o·lent·ly adverb
— be·nev·o·lent·ness noun

I had them confused somewhat in my head. You were right.