malicious
[ muh-lish-uh s ]
/ məˈlɪʃ əs /
adjective
full of, characterized by, or showing malice; intentionally harmful; spiteful: malicious gossip.
Law. vicious, wanton, or mischievous in motivation or purpose.
Words nearby malicious
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British Dictionary definitions for maliciously
malicious
/ (məˈlɪʃəs) /
adjective
characterized by malice
motivated by wrongful, vicious, or mischievous purposes
Derived forms of malicious
maliciously, adverbmaliciousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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