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malice

noun/ˈmæl.ɪs/

the intention to do evil; ill will

Synonyms

• spite
• malevolence
• rancor
• venom

Antonyms

• kindness
• goodwill
• benevolence

malice in a sentence

Where it comes from

From Latin malus 'bad'

Memory hook

MAL (bad) + ice — icy bad feelings.

Word parts

• mal — bad, evil
  malice: mal (bad) + -ice (state of)

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