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malice

/ˈmælɪs/

noun
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🇬🇧 UK

/ˈmælɪs/

🇺🇸 US

/ˈmælɪs/

Meaning

  1. Meaning 1 · noun

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

  2. 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.

  3. 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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“She kept meticulous notes during the lecture.”

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