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malice Synonyms

Another word for malice

Choosing another word for malice depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The intention or desire to do evil or cause harm and suffering to another person; deep-seated ill will.

Usage Example

"He bore no maliciousness toward his former business partner despite their bitter disagreement."

Strongest
maliciousness
malevolence
ill will
spite
Strong
malignity
animosity
rancor
venom
hostility
enmity

• noun (Context 2)

In law, the wrongful intention to commit an unlawful act or inflict injury without legal justification or excuse.

Usage Example

"To secure a conviction for libel by a public figure, the prosecution had to prove actual mens rea on the part of the publisher."

Strong
mens rea
Weak
premeditation

Opposites of malice

The opposite of malice shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

goodwill
benevolence
kindness
good faith
compassion
altruism
amity
See all opposites of malice

• Nearby Words

mali
mali cobra
malibu
malice
malicious
maliciously
maliciousness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Malice. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/malice
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