ill-will
Hostile feeling harbored
Ill-will is hostile feeling or unkind intention toward someone.
It suggests a settled disposition rather than momentary anger: She bore him no ill-will despite the divorce.
The term often appears in legal or formal contexts discussing motives: The contract was terminated without ill-will on either side.
Bitter, lasting ill will
- maliceIntent to cause harm
- spitePetty malicious intent
- hatredIntense hostile aversion
- antipathyIngrained, intense aversion
hostility · antagonism · malevolence · rancor · venom · acrimony · bad blood · animus
Sharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- grudgePersistent resentment toward someone
- grievanceFormal claim of unfairness
- umbrageOffense taken at insult
- piqueWounded pride, resentment
indignation · displeasure · offense · disaffection · discontent · irritation · vexation · dudgeon
Hostile or attacking behavior
- belligerenceWarlike aggression
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- conflictOpposition between parties
- antagonismActive opposition or hostility
combativeness · pugnacity · bellicosity · warfare · confrontation · strife · friction · tension
enmity
Bitter, lasting ill will
antipathy · hostility · antagonism · malevolence · rancor · venom · acrimony · bad blood · animus · loathing
bitterness
Sharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- grudgePersistent resentment toward someone
- grievanceFormal claim of unfairness
- umbrageOffense taken at insult
pique · indignation · displeasure · offense · disaffection · discontent · irritation · vexation · dudgeon · hurt feelings
aggression
Hostile or attacking behavior
- belligerenceWarlike aggression
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
- conflictOpposition between parties
antagonism · combativeness · pugnacity · bellicosity · warfare · confrontation · strife · friction · tension · clash
ill-willgoodwill
Kindly, generous spirit
benevolence · kindness · good intentions · fondness · charity
ill-willfriendship
Bond of mutual affection
amity · harmony · goodwill · cordiality · accord