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illwill

 

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illwill

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a feeling or expression of hostility, enmity, or ill intent

Sense: general

Example Sentence: He harbored illwill towards his former colleague and tried to sabotage their career.

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: malevolence or hatred, especially as manifested in action

Sense: general

Example Sentence: The politician's illwill towards his opponents was evident in his smear campaign.

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a deep-seated grudge or resentment

Sense: general

Example Sentence: Despite their past disagreements, he had no illwill towards his sister and wished her the best.

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: unfavorable or harmful intentions or plans

Sense: legal

Example Sentence: The prosecution must prove the defendant's illwill in order to establish a motive for the crime.

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: characterized by hostility or malevolence

Sense: general

Example Sentence: Their illwill actions only escalated the conflict between the two rival gangs.

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: to wish harm or misfortune upon someone

Sense: general

Example Sentence: She did not illwill her ex-boyfriend, despite their breakup.


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