ill will

The phrase “ill will” has 2 syllables: ill will.

It's pronounced as /ˈɪl wɪl/.


What is synonym and antonym for ill will?

In the thesaurus, “ill will” has 4 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ill will along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for ill will

  • cruelty
  • grudge
  • hostility
  • malice

Antonyms for ill will

  • devotion
  • hospitality
  • love
  • passion

Meanings of ill will

  • noun
    1. Ill-disposed attitude; grudge; dislike.

Example Sentences

  • He harbored no ill will towards his former colleague, despite their past disagreements.
  • Gossiping about others often leads to hurt feelings and ill will among friends.
  • The apology was sincere, intended to mend any ill will caused by the misunderstanding.
  • The company's decision to lay off workers without notice created a lot of ill will among employees.
  • Resolving conflicts peacefully is essential to prevent the buildup of ill will within communities.

On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ill will, such as: cruelty, devotion, grudge, hospitality, hostility, love, malice.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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