Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ill-intent
noun
ˈil-ɪnˌtɛnt
Definition
A desire to cause harm or injury to someone or something.
Examples
- The villain’s ill-intent was clear from his threatening words.
- She acted with ill-intent, planning to sabotage her rival’s success.
- His ill-intent was revealed when he spread false rumors.
Meaning
Ill-intent refers to a harmful motive or purpose behind one’s actions.
Synonyms
- malice
- malevolence
- spite
- animosity
- ill will
