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Definitions

malice

[mal-is] / ˈmæl ɪs /
NOUN
hate, vengefulness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
animosity animus antipathy bitterness enmity grudge hate hatred hostility ill will meanness rancor resentment vengefulness
STRONG
acerbity bane bile despite dirt dislike down evil hatefulness malevolence maliciousness malignance malignity mordacity poison repugnance spite spitefulness spleen umbrage venom viciousness vindictiveness
WEAK
bad blood despitefulness implacability
Antonyms
STRONGEST
friendliness friendship good will happiness kindness liking love loving respect sympathy
STRONG
morality
WEAK
benevolence thoughtfulness

Example Sentences

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Prosecutors charged Moore with malice murder because she had taken misoprostol.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

In a second phase, jurors added a further $3 million in total punitive damages after finding both companies had acted with malice, oppression or fraud.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Ultimately, the reviews exist to help other guests and hosts to make an informed decision, and the entire system works better if people are honest and act without malice.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

When Mike makes an unexpected pass at her, Marge responds with grace, not malice.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

The hollow, mad eyes of the monster were full of malice.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.