malice
/ˈmælɪs/
noun/ˈmælɪs/
/ˈmælɪs/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
Intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.
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Meaning 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.
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Meaning 3 · verb
To intend to cause harm; to bear malice.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “malice” when they mean: intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. desire to take pleasu.”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “malice” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “malice” in professional communication.”
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