malice, malevolence, ill will, spite, malignity, spleen, grudge mean the desire to see another experience pain, injury, or distress.

malice implies a deep-seated often unexplainable desire to see another suffer.

malevolence suggests a bitter persistent hatred that is likely to be expressed in malicious conduct.

ill will implies a feeling of antipathy of limited duration.

spite implies petty feelings of envy and resentment that are often expressed in small harassments.

malignity implies deep passion and relentlessness.

spleen suggests the wrathful release of latent spite or persistent malice.

grudge implies a harbored feeling of resentment or ill will that seeks satisfaction.