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Synonyms of malice

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Another word for malice is evil. Other synonyms of malice are ill will, wickedness, spite, envy and grudge.

Synonyms and similar words for malice

nounIntention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's...

verbTo intend to cause harm; to bear malice.

  • spiteTo treat maliciously; to try to hurt or thwart.
  • envy obsoleteTo show malice or ill will; to rail.
  • grudge obsolete

Meaning of malice

  1. noun Intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.
  2. noun An intention to do injury to another party, which in many jurisdictions is a distinguishing factor between the crimes of murder and manslaughter.
  3. verb To intend to cause harm; to bear malice.

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Questions about synonyms of malice

What is another word for malice?
Malice has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as evil, ill will, wickedness, spite, envy and grudge.
What does malice mean?
Malice means intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.

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