Choose the correct antonym of ‘Malice’:

Question

Choose the correct antonym of ‘Malice’:

1. A. Goodwill (Correct answer)
2. B. Ill-will
3. C. Spite
4. D. Hate

Correct Answer

Option A — Goodwill

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Goodwill.

Key Points

• Malice = the intention to do harm, ill-will. Its antonym is goodwill (benevolence).
• Ill-will, spite and hate are all *synonyms* of malice — the question asks for the opposite.

Exam Tip

• In antonym questions with three synonyms and one opposite, spot the odd one out first; it is almost always the answer.