Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Malice”?

Malice means a desire to harm others; ill will.

• Correct answer - hatred: it has the same meaning as Malice.
• pleasant surprise: a happy unexpected event - wrong, it does not mean the same as Malice.
• kind: gentle and caring - wrong, it does not mean the same as Malice.
• desire: a strong wish - wrong, it does not mean the same as Malice.