Transcription
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- [mal-is]
- /ˈmæl ɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mal-is]
- /ˈmæl ɪs/
Definitions of malices word
- noun malices desire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering on another, either because of a hostile impulse or out of deep-seated meanness: the malice and spite of a lifelong enemy. 1
- noun malices Law. evil intent on the part of a person who commits a wrongful act injurious to others. 1
- noun malices plural of malice. 0
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Origin of malices
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Old French < Latin malitia. See mal-, -ice
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Parts of speech for Malices
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
malices popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
malices usage trend in Literature
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