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malignity

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ma⋅lig⋅ni⋅ty

  [muh-lig-ni-tee]
–noun, plural -ties for 2.
1. the state or character of being malign; malevolence; intense ill will; spite.
2. a malignant feeling, action, etc.
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Origin:
1350–1400; ME malignitee < L malignitās. See malign, -ity

Synonyms:
1. See malevolence.
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ma·lig·ni·ty   (mə-lĭg'nĭ-tē)   
n.   pl. ma·lig·ni·ties

    1. Intense ill will or hatred; great malice.

    2. An act or a feeling of great malice.

  2. The condition or quality of being highly dangerous or injurious; deadliness.

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