malice
/ˈmælɪs/
noun
- 1
Intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.
- 2
An intention to do injury to another party, which in many jurisdictions is a distinguishing factor between the crimes of murder and manslaughter.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To intend to cause harm; to bear malice.
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