malice
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/ˈmælɪs/
English
Definitions
noun
- Intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.
- An intention to do injury to another party, which in many jurisdictions is a distinguishing factor between the crimes of murder and manslaughter.
verb
- To intend to cause harm; to bear malice.
Related words
Synonyms
evilnessill willwickednessenvygrudgespitemaliciousnessmalevolencymalevolencespitefulnessvenomevilhatehatredsinviciousnessresentmentwrongdoing
Associated
aforethoughtpremeditationwonderlandrecklessnessmaraudersdisregarddefamationrecklesslibelherodotusprovocationpunitive