💔malice

noun
/ˈmælɪs/

Meaning

The intention or desire to do evil or cause harm.
The intention or desire to do evil; ill will

Example Sentences

She bore no malice towards her former friend.

There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.

Example Expressions

with malice aforethought

Synonyms

ill will, hatred, spite, hostility, bitterness, venom, animosity
Entry 1
ill will, hatred, spite, hostility, bitterness
Entry 2
spite, hatred, venom, animosity, ill will

Antonyms

kindness, goodwill, affection, benevolence, love
Entry 1
kindness, goodwill, affection
Entry 2
kindness, goodwill, benevolence, love

Collocations

act with malice, full of malice, bear malice, malice in his heart, with malice, malice aforethought, pure malice, without malice
Entry 1
act with malice, full of malice, bear malice, malice in his heart
Entry 2
with malice, malice aforethought, pure malice, without malice

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