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maliciousness

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ma·li·cious  (m-lshs)
adj.
Having the nature of or resulting from malice; deliberately harmful; spiteful: malicious gossip.
ma·licious·ly adv.
ma·licious·ness n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.maliciousnessmaliciousness - feeling a need to see others suffer
malice, spite, spitefulness, venom
malevolence, malignity - wishing evil to others
Translations
maliciousness [məˈlɪʃəsnɪs] n → cattiveria, malignità f inv
maliciousness [məˈlɪʃəsnɪs] n → cattiveria, malignità f inv


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The maliciousness of the cardinal did not leave much for the ambassador to say; nevertheless, the word "restoration" had struck the king, who, addressing the comte, upon whom his eyes had been fixed since his entrance, -- "Monsieur," said he, "will you have the kindness to give us some details concerning the affairs of England.
Ten Years Later by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
There was a hint of menace in it, a maliciousness which their black looks verified.
Tales of the Fish Patrol by London, Jack View in context
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