noun · Easy SAT word

    Malice

    spitefulness; feeling a need to see others suffer

    Malice in a sentence

    She spoke without malice despite the harsh criticism she received.

    Synonyms for malice

    • spite
    • hatred
    • hostility

    Antonyms for malice

    • kindness
    • benevolence
    • goodwill

    Practice malice on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like malice appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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