ill will vs spite

ill will

noun
  • A spiteful or vengeful attitude; a grudge; dislike. 

spite

noun
  • Ill will or hatred toward another, accompanied with the desire to unjustifiably irritate, annoy, or thwart; a want to disturb or put out another; mild malice 

verb
  • To treat maliciously; to try to hurt or thwart. 

  • To fill with spite; to offend; to vex. 

prep
  • Notwithstanding; despite. 

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