malicious
adjective
maliciously
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a word derived from
malicious.
Example Sentences
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Nobody wants a system that goes rogue, deceives users, steals data or acts maliciously.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
"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
“Today, the court holds that one exception — the postal exception — prevents individuals from recovering for injuries based on a postal employee’s intentional misconduct, including when an employee maliciously withholds their mail,” Sotomayor wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026
Malfoy elbowed past Hermione to block Harry’s way up the stone steps to the castle, his face gleeful and his pale eyes glinting maliciously.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
