ill will

noun

ill will

noun

Etymology From Middle English ill will, il wille, ill wille, equivalent to ill + will.

1

A spiteful or vengeful attitude; a grudge; dislike.

  • The losing side bore no ill will toward the winners.
Derived terms
ill-willed, ill-willer, ill-willing
Related terms
goodwill

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