malice
Translation
malice, spite
Examples
He acted not out of anger, but pure malice.
He acted not out of anger, but pure malice.
Grammar Patterns
((with malice)) with the desire to harm someone He acted not out of anger, but pure malice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spite, ill will, animosity; Antonyms: goodwill, benevolence
Etymology
From Latin 'malitia' (badness), from 'malus' (bad).
Memory Tips
Think of 'Mal' in Maleficent, the evil fairy. She is full of malice.