malice

simple noun9 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2

complete and total malice

a legal term for a statement made with knowledge of its falsity or with reckless disregard for the truth

motivated by a desire to cause harm

done without any intention to cause harm

done in a way that shows a desire to harm

to feel ill will or a desire to harm someone

to maintain a feeling of ill will or a desire to harm someone

malice directed at a person or group

malice directed at a person or group