HyperDic: malignity

English > 2 senses of the word malignity:
NOUNfeelingmalignity, malevolencewishing evil to others
attributemalignity, malignancy, malignancequality of being disposed to evil
English > malignity: 2 senses > noun 1, feeling
Meaningwishing evil to others.
Synonymmalevolence
NarrowermaleficenceDoing or causing evil
malice, maliciousness, spite, spitefulness, venomFeeling a need to see others suffer
vindictiveness, vengefulnessA malevolent desire for revenge
Broaderhate, hatredThe emotion of intense dislike
OppositebenevolenceDisposition to do good
Spanishmalevolencia, malignidad
Catalanmalignitat, malvolença
English > malignity: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningQuality of being disposed to evil; intense ill will.
Synonymsmalignancy, malignance
AttributesmalignEvil or harmful in nature or influence
Broaderevil, evilnessThe quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice
Oppositebenignity, benignancy, graciousnessThe quality of being kind and gentle
Spanishmalignidad
Adjectivesmalignhaving or exerting a malignant influence

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