malice

• Существительное, обозначающее намерение или желание причинить вред, боль или страдания другому человеку.

A noun referring to the intention or desire to cause harm, pain, or distress to another person.

uncountable

1. Intent to harmB2formal

   The intention or desire to do evil or cause injury to another person.

   Злой умысел

   • He acted out of pure malice when he spread those rumors.
   • The court found evidence of malice in his actions.
   • Her comment was filled with malice and spite.

   Synonymsanimositybitternesscrueltyenmitygrudgehatehatredhostilityill willmalevolencerancorresentmentspitespitefulnessvengefulnessvenomvindictivenesswickedness

   Antonymsbenevolencecompassiongoodwillkindness

2. Legal maliceC1formallegal

   The intentional commission of a wrongful act without just cause or excuse.

   Злой умысел

   • The prosecutor had to prove malice to secure a conviction.
   • Malice aforethought is a key element in first-degree murder cases.
   • The judge ruled that the defendant acted with malice.

   Synonymsmalice aforethought