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Malice
Definitions
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noun
The
intention
or
desire
to
do
harm
or
evil
to
others
.
She
acted
with
malice
when
she
spread
those
rumors
.
His
malice
was
evident
in
the
way
he
sabotaged
the
project
.
The
villain's
malice
was
clear
in
every
action
he
took
.
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Language
Latin
Original word
malitia
Originally meant
badness, ill will
Background
The word 'malice' comes from the Latin word 'malitia', which means badness or ill will. It entered the English language in the 13th century, carrying the same sense of intending harm or evil.