ill will

ill will

Negative emotions, such as anger, dislike, or hatred, felt for someone or something. Valerie apologized, so I don't feel any ill will toward her these days. Did you see that look he gave me? I'm pretty sure there's still some ill will there. I know you're supposed to forgive and forget, but I still feel ill will toward Vince—I can't help it.

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ill will

hostile feelings or intentions. I hope you do not have any ill will toward me because of our argument. Dave felt such ill will toward his family that he left his fortune to his best friend.

See also: ill, will

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