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malice

/ˈmælɪs/

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noun

Malicia, maldad, ánimo de perjudicar

Intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.

Examples :

"The student's malice toward his classmates was evident in his cruel jokes and snide remarks. "

La malicia del estudiante hacia sus compañeros de clase era evidente en sus crueles bromas y comentarios sarcásticos.

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noun

Malicia, mala intención

An intention to do injury to another party, which in many jurisdictions is a distinguishing factor between the crimes of murder and manslaughter.

Examples :

"The prosecution argued that the defendant acted with malice when he pushed the victim, proving he intended to cause harm and therefore should be charged with murder. "

La fiscalía argumentó que el acusado actuó con malicia cuando empujó a la víctima, lo que demostró que tenía la intención de causar daño y, por lo tanto, debía ser acusado de asesinato.

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verb

Tener la intención de causar daño, albergar malicia

To intend to cause harm; to bear malice.

Examples :

"She maliced her coworker by deliberately spreading false rumors about his performance, hoping to get him fired. "

Ella tuvo la intención de causar daño a su compañero de trabajo al difundir deliberadamente rumores falsos sobre su desempeño, con la esperanza de que lo despidieran.

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