
Malice
Negative Connotation
Malice has a strong negative tone and implies intention to cause harm.

His prank was driven by malice, not humor.
Intensity
Malice is more intense than mere dislike; it suggests active ill-will.

She could feel the malice in his words.
Preposition Usage
Often used with 'towards,' 'against,' or 'for' to indicate who is targeted by the harmful intent.

He bore no malice towards his competitors.
Compare with
AnimosityBitterEnmityHatredHostilityMalevolenceMalignantResentSpite
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