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malignity
noun ma·lig·ni·ty \mə-ˈlig-nə-tē\
Definition of MALIGNITY
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First Known Use of MALIGNITY
14th century
Related to MALIGNITY
- Synonyms
- cattiness, despite, hatefulness, malevolence, maliciousness, malignance, malignancy, malice, meanness, nastiness, spite, spitefulness, spleen, venom, viciousness
Synonym Discussion of MALIGNITY
malice, malevolence, ill will, spite, malignity, spleen, grudge mean the desire to see another experience pain, injury, or distress. malice implies a deep-seated often unexplainable desire to see another suffer <felt no malice toward their former enemies>. malevolence suggests a bitter persistent hatred that is likely to be expressed in malicious conduct <a look of dark malevolence>. ill will implies a feeling of antipathy of limited duration <ill will provoked by a careless remark>. spite implies petty feelings of envy and resentment that are often expressed in small harassments <petty insults inspired by spite>. malignity implies deep passion and relentlessness <a life consumed by motiveless malignity>. spleen suggests the wrathful release of latent spite or persistent malice <venting his spleen against politicians>. grudge implies a harbored feeling of resentment or ill will that seeks satisfaction <never one to harbor a grudge>.
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