maliciously
- a word derived from malicious.
Example Sentences
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"China has repeatedly made clear its solemn position. The most urgent task is to do everything to avoid the resumption of conflict, not to use the conflict to... maliciously smear other countries."
From Barron's ● May 11, 2026
When she did, she was maliciously disbelieved and ridiculed by the likes of Drake and 50 Cent.
From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2026
The lawsuit - filed in Florida - accuses the BBC of "intentionally, maliciously, and deceptively doctoring" his speech.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2026
The designation is based on a provision in a 2010 law aimed at foreign adversaries seeking to “sabotage, maliciously introduce unwanted function, or otherwise subvert” American military systems.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
The gesture was not missed by Voldemort, whose eyes widened maliciously.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
