mindmap root((恶意)) malice implies deep-seated often unexplainable desire to see another suffer: felt no ~ for his former enemies; or it may suggest a causeless passing mischievous impulse: a rascal full of ~. malevolence suggest a bitter, persistent hatred and may suggest inherent evil that is likely to be expressed in malicious conduct: deep ~ governed his every act. ill will implies a feeling of antipathy that is of limited duration and usually lacks any element of mental turmoil: a directive that provoked ~ among the employees. spite implies a petty feeling of envy and resentment that is often expressed in small harassment or meanness: petty insults inspred only by ~. malignity implies deep passion and relentless driving force: never viewed her daughter-in-law with anything but ~. malignancy suggests aggressive maliciousness that comes from a basically evil or injurious nature: proceeded to treat the employees with insupportable ~. spleen suggests the wrathful release of latent spite or persistent malice: quick to vent his ~ upon incompetent subordinates. grudge implies a harbored or cherished feeling of resentment or ill will that seeks satisfaction: never one to harbor a ~.