OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 27108

malice

/ˈmælɪs/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
malicia
Intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.
Your voice positively drips malice.
[…] not only was there no gratitude (which he could psychologically handle) but downright malice showed itself instead.
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