Both Uses of
malicious
in
The Winter's Tale
- I think there is not in the world either malice or matter to alter it.†
Scene 1.1 *malice = the desire to hurt others or see them suffer
- Sir, my lord, I could do this; and that with no rash potion, But with a ling'ring dram, that should not work Maliciously like poison: but I cannot Believe this crack to be in my dread mistress, So sovereignly being honourable.†
Scene 1.2maliciously = with a desire to see others suffer; or in a threatening manner
Definition:
wanting to see others suffer; or threatening evil