Malice

Definitions

1. Intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.
   uncountable, usually
2. An intention to do injury to another party, which in many jurisdictions is a distinguishing factor between the crimes of murder and manslaughter.
   uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“Your voice positively drips malice.”

“[…] not only was there no gratitude (which he could psychologically handle⟳) but downright malice showed itself instead.”

“The question⟳ that would have⟳ been before the jury was whether Fox committed “actual malice” in airing the claims. That required Dominion to show⟳ whether key decision makers were aware the claims were false or acted with reckless disregard for the truth.”

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