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- [mal-is]
- /ˈmæl ɪs/
- /ˈmæl.ɪs/
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- [mal-is]
- /ˈmæl ɪs/
Definitions of malice word
- noun malice desire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering on another, either because of a hostile impulse or out of deep-seated meanness: the malice and spite of a lifelong enemy. 1
- noun malice Law. evil intent on the part of a person who commits a wrongful act injurious to others. 1
- noun malice The intention or desire to do evil; ill will. 1
- noun malice evil intent 1
- uncountable noun malice Malice is behaviour that is intended to harm people or their reputations, or cause them embarrassment and upset. 0
- noun malice the desire to do harm or mischief 0
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Origin of malice
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Old French < Latin malitia. See mal-, -ice
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Parts of speech for Malice
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
malice popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
malice usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for malice
noun malice
- grudge — a feeling of ill will or resentment: to hold a grudge against a former opponent.
- hostility — a hostile state, condition, or attitude; enmity; antagonism; unfriendliness.
- bitterness — having a harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes.
- resentment — the feeling of displeasure or indignation at some act, remark, person, etc., regarded as causing injury or insult.
- ill will — hostile feeling; malevolence; enmity: to harbor ill will against someone.
Antonyms for malice
noun malice
- good will — friendly disposition; benevolence; kindness.
- friendship — the state of being a friend; association as friends: to value a person's friendship.
- friendliness — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- liking — Usually, likes. the things a person likes: a long list of likes and dislikes.
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