Malisya (en. Malice)

/maˈliʃa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A bad intention or purpose aimed at causing harm to others.
The malice in his words caused a rift in their relationship.
Ang malisya ng kanyang mga salita ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa kanilang samahan.
A type of behavior that would cause harm or obstruction.
I cannot do anything with malice towards my fellow man.
Hindi ko magagawa ang anumang bagay na may malisya sa aking kapwa.
The desire to hurt or retaliate against others.
He is full of malice towards the people he does not like.
Siya ay puno ng malisya sa mga tao na hindi niya gusto.

Common Phrases and Expressions

with malice
with bad intention or purpose.
may malisya

Related Words

bad intention
A behavior or action that contains the intent to do harm.
masamang intensyon
desire to hurt
The desire or hope to hurt another person.
pagnanasang manakit

Slang Meanings

cleverness that shows bad or ugly behavior
I don't like those kinds of people, they only think of malice.
Ayaw ko na sa mga ganung tao, puro malisya ang iniisip.
saying things with bad intentions
Maybe malice was the reason why he got angry.
Baka malisya ang naging dahilan kung bakit siya nagalit.
having bad thoughts about others
Don't be malicious, I'm not doing anything wrong.
Huwag kang magmalisya, wala akong ginagawang masama.