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malice

The correct spelling is malice.

How to pronounce malice

/ˈmælɪs/
noun

IPA: /ˈmælɪs/

Say it like: Mal-ise

The correct spelling is malice. Intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.

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Meanings

noun

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

verb

  1. 1.To intend to cause harm; to bear malice.

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