malignity

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Scholars and theatergoers have debated that question at least since Coleridge stood aghast at his "motiveless Malignity."

From Seattle Times • Jan. 4, 2012

The Corrosive Ulcer is that which by the Acrimony and Malignity of its Sanies, corrodes, makes hollow, corrupts and mortifies the Flesh.

From The Compleat Surgeon or, the whole Art of Surgery explain'd in a most familiar Method. by Le Clerc, Charles Gabriel

The Malignity of these Land Vapours often does not extend itself to any considerable Distance, as we know by manifold Experience.

From An Account of the Diseases which were most frequent in the British military hospitals in Germany by Monro, Donald

Malignity, hatred, and revenge, are closely related; and of these passions men of but little mental powers are very susceptible.

From The Adventures of Hugh Trevor by Holcroft, Thomas

Malignity of this type was strange to him and differed widely from the petty bickerings, jealousies, and strifes of ordinary country existence.

From Children of the Mist by Phillpotts, Eden