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maliciousness Synonyms

Another word for maliciousness

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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being malicious; a deliberate intention to cause harm, pain, or distress to others.

Usage Example

"There was no genuine malice behind his teasing, only a clumsy attempt at humor."

Strongest
malice
spite
spitefulness
malevolence
malignity
ill will
Strong
animosity
venom
rancor
vindictiveness

Opposites of maliciousness

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

kindness
benevolence
goodwill
benignity
compassion
generosity
sympathy
See all opposites of maliciousness

• Nearby Words

malice
malicious
maliciously
maliciousness
malign
malignancy
malignant

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