1 The state of mind that accompanies the intentional doing of wrongful act without justification and in wanton or willful disregard of the plain likelihood that harm will result
Malice is behaviour that is intended to harm people or their reputations, or cause them embarrassment and upset. There was a strong current of malice in many of his portraits
Enmity of heart; malevolence; ill will; a spirit delighting in harm or misfortune to another; a disposition to injure another; a malignant design of evil
intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. To take pleasure in anothers misfortune
Any wicked or mischievous intention of the mind; a depraved inclination to mischief; an intention to vex, annoy, or injure another person, or to do a wrongful act without just cause or cause or excuse; a wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others; willfulness