malice

The word “malice” has 2 syllables: mal-ice

It's pronounced as /ˈmælɪs/

What is synonym and antonym for malice?

In the thesaurus, “malice” has 10 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for malice

cruelty
hatefulness
hatred
hostility
malevolence
maliciousness
malignity
meanness
spite
venom

Antonyms for malice

amiability
amity
civility
cordiality
devotion
friendliness
hospitality
love
passion

Meanings of malice

noun
1. Intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.
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. To intend to cause harm; to bear malice.

Example Sentences

He spoke with such malice that everyone in the room could feel his anger.
The letter was filled with malice, aimed at ruining her reputation.
She acted without malice, simply trying to help, even if her efforts were misguided.
There was no malice behind his mistake, it was simply an accident.
The enemy's malice was evident in their actions, as they destroyed everything in their path.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to malice, such as: amiability, amity, civility, cordiality, cruelty, devotion, friendliness.

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