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malice

/ˈmælɪs/

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noun

Malice, méchanceté, malveillance

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 malice de l'élève envers ses camarades était évidente dans ses blagues cruelles et ses remarques sarcastiques.

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noun

Malice, intention de nuire

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. "

L'accusation a soutenu que l'accusé avait agi avec malice lorsqu'il a poussé la victime, prouvant ainsi qu'il avait l'intention de causer du tort et qu'il devait donc être inculpé de meurtre.

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verb

Avoir l'intention de nuire, vouloir du mal

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. "

Elle a voulu nuire à son collègue en répandant délibérément de fausses rumeurs sur ses performances, espérant le faire renvoyer.

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