"malintention" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From mal- + intention. Etymology templates: {{af|en|mal-|intention}} mal- + intention Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} malintention (uncountable)
  1. Evil or malevolent intention; malice, maliciousness. Tags: uncountable Related terms: malintentioned
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