Pronunciation: /ˈmælɪs/
noun the intention or desire to do evil; ill will
A1 She accidentally bumped into him, there was no malice in her actions.
A2 The children played a harmless prank on their teacher, without any malice.
B1 The lawsuit was filed with malice, as the plaintiff sought revenge.
B2 The politician's speech was filled with malice towards their opponent.
C1 The murder was committed with malice aforethought, showing premeditation.
C2 The author's words were dripping with malice, revealing a deep-seated hatred.
adjective having or showing a desire to harm others
A1 She spoke with malice in her voice as she criticized his work.
A2 The child's malice towards his classmates was evident in his actions.
B1 The malicious rumors spread quickly throughout the small town.
B2 His malicious behavior towards his colleagues eventually led to his dismissal.
C1 The politician's malicious intent was exposed during the investigation.
C2 The CEO's malice towards his competitors was well-known in the industry.
formal The defendant was accused of acting with malice when committing the crime.
informal She spread rumors about her ex-boyfriend out of malice.
slang Don't pay attention to him, he's just full of malice.
figurative The dark clouds seemed to carry a sense of malice as the storm approached.
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