Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
malignity
noun
/məˈlɪɡnəti/
Definition
The quality of being malign; malevolence or a desire to cause harm or suffering to others.
Examples
- The villain’s malignity was evident in his cruel actions.
- She spoke with a malignity that was unsettling to everyone around her.
- The malignity of the rumor spread like wildfire through the community.
Meaning
Malignity refers to the intention or desire to do evil or harm. It conveys a sense of ill will or spitefulness.
Synonyms
- malevolence
- spite
- malice
- hostility
- wickedness
