maliciousness

The word “maliciousness” has 4 syllables: ma-li-cious-ness

It's pronounced as /məˈlɪʃəsnəs/

What is synonym and antonym for maliciousness?

In the thesaurus, “maliciousness” has 59 synonyms and 27 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for maliciousness

abhorrence
abomination
abusiveness
animosity
antagonism
antipathy
aversion
bile
bitchery
bitchiness
bitterness
cattiness
contempt
cruelty
despicableness
despite
disdain
disgust
distaste
enmity
evil
execration
grudge
hate
hatefulness
hatred
horror
hostility
ill will
invidiousness
jaundice
jealousy
loathing
malevolence
malice
malignance
malignancy
malignity
mean-spiritedness
meanness
nastiness
pique
poisonousness
rancor
repugnance
repulsion
resentment
revulsion
scorn
spite
spitefulness
spleen
vengefulness
venom
venomousness
viciousness
vindictiveness
virulence
vitriol

Antonyms for maliciousness

adoration
affection
amiability
amicability
amity
ardor
charity
civility
comity
cordiality
devotion
empathy
friendliness
friendship
goodwill
hospitality
infatuation
kindliness
kindness
liking
love
loving
passion
sympathy
understanding
veneration
worship

Example Sentences

The maliciousness in his actions was evident to everyone who saw the harm he caused.
She could not understand the maliciousness behind the cruel rumors about her.
The court found that his behavior showed clear maliciousness towards the victim.
The maliciousness of the attack was intended to bring about fear and chaos.
Despite his maliciousness, she remained calm and composed, refusing to retaliate.

On this page you'll find 86 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to maliciousness, such as: abhorrence, abomination, abusiveness, adoration, affection, amiability, amicability.

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