CEFR B2

malice

noun

Meaning

The intention or desire to do evil; ill will.

Examples

He was accused of acting with malice aforethought.
Her words were full of malice and spite.

Synonyms: ill will, spite, malevolence, wickedness

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malice (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmælɪs/

Definition

The intention or desire to do evil; ill will.

Examples

He was accused of acting with malice aforethought.
Her words were full of malice and spite.
There was no malice in his actions, only carelessness.

How to Use malice

malice aforethought (collocation): Premeditated intent to kill or cause serious harm. — "The jury found the defendant guilty of murder due to malice aforethought."
with malice (prepositional phrase): Showing an intention to harm or be spiteful. — "She spoke about her former colleague with undisguised malice."
no malice (collocation): Absence of any intention to harm. — "He assured them that there was no malice intended in his remarks."

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