malice

• Sustantivo que designa la intención o el deseo de causar daño, dolor o sufrimiento a otra persona, a menudo con animosidad o rencor. También puede referirse a la cualidad de ser malintencionado o hostil.

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

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1. Intent to harmB2formal

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

   Intención de dañar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosanimositybitternesscrueltyenmitygrudgehatehatredhostilityill willmalevolencerancorresentmentspitespitefulnessvengefulnessvenomvindictivenesswickedness

   Antónimosbenevolencecompassiongoodwillkindness

2. Legal maliceC1formallegal

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

   Malicia legal

   • 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.

   Sinónimosmalice aforethought