Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: The quality or state of being harmful or evil; the act of doing harm or causing mischief.

Example: The villain's maleficence was evident in his cruel actions.

Definition: The quality of wishing to do evil or harm to others.

Example: His malevolence was evident in the way he plotted against his rivals.

Definition: Having a desire to cause harm or evil to others; showing ill will or hatred.

Example: The malevolent villain plotted to take over the world.

Definition: In a way that shows a desire to harm others or do evil.

Example: The villain laughed malevolently as he plotted his revenge.

Definition: Not formed correctly or having defects in shape or structure.

Example: The malformed fruit was not suitable for sale.

Definition: A strong wish to hurt someone or to see them suffer; it involves a desire to cause harm or pain to others.

Example: The villain acted out of malice, seeking to ruin the hero's life.

Definition: Intending to cause harm or suffering to someone; showing a desire to hurt others.

Example: The malicious rumors spread quickly through the school.

Definition: The state of having the desire to harm others or do bad things; a feeling of wanting to cause pain or suffering.

Example: The maliciousness in his actions was evident when he sabotaged her project.

Definition: Having a harmful or evil nature; showing ill will or malice towards others.

Example: The malign influence of the rumors spread quickly through the community.

Definition: To say bad things about someone or something, often making them seem worse than they really are.

Example: She was accused of maligning her former boss in order to get the job.

Definition: The state or quality of being harmful or evil, often used to describe a person's intentions or actions that are malevolent.

Example: The malignance in his words made everyone uncomfortable during the meeting.