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malice

/ˈmælɪs/
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.

Synonymsevilness, ill will, wickedness
verb

  1. To intend to cause harm; to bear malice.

Synonymsenvy, grudge, spite

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