noun as in strong fondness

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malice, cruelty, hardness, coldness, indifference

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Example Sentences

Example:His words were filled with malice, leaving everyone around him shocked and hurt.

Definition:Wickedness or malevolence that involves a desire to inflict injury or harm on others

From malice

Example:The animal abuse was an act of cruelty that went beyond acceptable limits.

Definition:Intentional and wrongful infliction of suffering or pain, whether physical, psychological, or emotional

From cruelty

Example:The judge was known for his hardness, refusing to show leniency in his rulings.

Definition:The quality of being unyielding, firm, or unsympathetic

From hardness

Example:The teacher's coldness towards the students demotivated them and affected their performance.

Definition:The quality of being unfriendly, unfeeling, and lacking warmth or affection

From coldness

Example:She felt indifference towards the news, as it did not concern her directly.

Definition:The lack of interest or concern about something

From indifference