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malic | malice |

As an adjective malic

is pertaining to apples.

As a noun malice is

intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.

malic

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Pertaining to apples.
  • (organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to malic acid or its derivatives.

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    malice

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • Intention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.
  • * 1981 , , Valis , ISBN 0-553-20594-3, page 67:
    • not only was there no gratitude (which he could psychologically handle) but downright malice showed itself instead.

    Synonyms

    * ill will * wickedness * evilness

    Derived terms

    * malicious

    Related terms

    * malady

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