malice
intermediateB2/ˈmæl.ɪs/ · mal-ice
The intention or desire to do evil or ill will towards others.
Meanings
The intention or desire to do evil or ill will towards others.
دوسروں کے خلاف برائی یا نقصان پہنچانے کی نیت یا خواہش۔
دشمنی
dushmani
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- malice aforethought
- malice towards others
- malice in law
Example Sentences
He acted out of malice rather than necessity.
اس نے ضرورت کے بجائے دشمنی سے کام لیا۔
Us ne zaroorat ke bajaye dushmani se kaam liya.
Her malicious comments caused significant harm.
اس کے دشنام طراز تبصرے نے کافی نقصان پہنچایا۔
Us ke dushnam taraz tabsaray ne kafi nuqsan pahunchaaya.
The malice behind his actions was evident.
اس کے اعمال کے پیچھے کی دشمنی واضح تھی۔
Us ke aamal ke peeche ki dushmani wazeh thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'mal' as in 'malignant' to associate it with bad intentions.
Picture a character scheming in the shadows, plotting harm.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دشمنی سے ہو ہم کو کیا غرض، محبت ہی ہے سب سے اعلیٰ
Dushmani se ho hum ko kya gharaz, mohabbat hi hai sab se aala.
What concern do we have with enmity, love is the highest of all.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جس کے دل میں دشمنی ہو، اس کی باتوں میں اعتبار نہ کرو
Jis ke dil mein dushmani ho, us ki baton mein aitbaar na karo.
Do not trust the words of someone who harbors malice in their heart.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "malitia" — badness, mischief
First known use: 15th century
The word evolved from Latin through Old French and into Middle English, reflecting a shift in usage from general badness to the specific intention to harm.