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malices

mal·ice
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mal-is]
    • /ˈmæl ɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mal-is]
    • /ˈmæl ɪs/

Definitions of malices word

  • noun malices 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 malices Law. evil intent on the part of a person who commits a wrongful act injurious to others. 1
  • noun malices plural of malice. 0

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Origin of malices

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 Malices

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

malices 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

malices usage trend in Literature

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