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Malice

noun

/ˈmælɪs/

Meaning

The intention or desire to do evil; ill will

The intention or desire to do evil or cause harm.

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

She bore no malice towards her former friend.

with malice aforethought

spite, hatred, venom, animosity, ill will, hostility, bitterness

Entry 1

spite, hatred, venom, animosity, ill will

Entry 2

ill will, hatred, spite, hostility, bitterness

kindness, goodwill, benevolence, love, affection

Entry 1

kindness, goodwill, benevolence, love

Entry 2

kindness, goodwill, affection

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

Entry 1

with malice, malice aforethought, pure malice, without malice

Entry 2

act with malice, full of malice, bear malice, malice in his heart

The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.

disdainful pride; arrogance

Great enthusiasm and energy; also the outer colored part of citrus fruit used for flavor.

a fixed regular payment, usually for services or to cover living expenses

dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception

The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; the attainment of popularity or profit.