CEFR B1

ill-will

noun

Meaning

A feeling of hostility or malevolence toward someone.

Examples

He harbored ill-will towards his former boss for firing him.
The political campaign was marked by a great deal of ill-will between the candidates.

Synonyms: animosity, resentment, hostility, dislike

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ill-will (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɪlˈwɪl/

Definition

A feeling of hostility or malevolence toward someone.

Examples

He harbored ill-will towards his former boss for firing him.
The political campaign was marked by a great deal of ill-will between the candidates.
Despite their past disagreements, she tried to put aside any ill-will and be professional.

How to Use ill-will

ill-will towards (prepositional phrase): A feeling of hostility directed at a specific person or group. — "There was considerable ill-will towards the new policy."

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