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Malice
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Meaning
Noun
●
Intention to
harm
or
deprive
in an
illegal
or
immoral
way. Desire to
take pleasure
in another's misfortune.
●
In Law:
An
intention
to do
injury
to another
party
, which in many
jurisdictions
is a
distinguishing
factor
between the
crimes
of
murder
and manslaughter.
Verb
●
In Emotions:
To
intend
to cause
harm
; to
bear
malice.
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Synonyms
Evilness
Wickedness
Envy
Grudge
Spite
Ill Will
Related
Maliciousness
Malevolence
Meanness
Vindictiveness
Cruelty
Jealousy
Prejudice
Guilt
Deception
Carelessness
Deceit
Contempt
Hostility
Negligence
Recklessness
Selfishness
Provocation
Anger
Premeditation
Hatred
Wrongdoing
Remorse
Malintent
Dishonesty
Revenge
Tort
Ignorance
Evil
Spitefulness
Insanity
Adultery
Resentment
Viciousness
Indifference
Arrogance
Disrespect
Crime
Mischief
Coercion
Greed
Sincerity
Vengeance
Suspicion
Hate
Conviction
Offence
Compassion
Duress
Manslaughter
Gbh
Fear
Hypocrisy
Callousness
Mens Rea
Gross Negligence
Grievous Bodily Harm
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