malicious (Meaning)
malicious (a)
having the nature of or resulting from malice
malicious (a.)
Indulging or exercising malice; harboring ill will or enmity.
Proceeding from hatred or ill will; dictated by malice; as, a malicious report; malicious mischief.
With wicked or mischievous intentions or motives; wrongful and done intentionally without just cause or excuse; as, a malicious act.
Synonyms & Antonyms of malicious
Synonyms:
- harsh
- catty
- venomous
- bitter
- bad
- poisonous
- vindictive
- bitchy
- obnoxious
- jealous
- hostile
- virulent
- mean
- despiteful
- malign
- evil
Antonyms:
- amiable
- sweet
- gracious
- pleasant
- agreeable
- genial
- nice
- genial
- warmhearted
- tender
- kindly
- cordial
- gracious
- sweet
- kindhearted
- kindhearted
- cordial
- affable
- benignant
- unmalicious
- agreeable
- tender
- benignant
- amorous
- good-hearted
- amorous
- affectionate
- pleasant
- affable
- unmalicious
- amiable
- nice
- good-hearted
- kindly
- warmhearted
- affectionate
malicious Sentence Examples
- The malicious rumors spread through the town like wildfire.
- The hacker's malicious code corrupted the system's files beyond repair.
- The malicious gossip aimed to ruin his reputation.
- The malicious intent behind her actions was evident in her spiteful words.
- The malicious prank put others in danger, forcing authorities to intervene.
- The malicious attack on the company's website caused significant financial losses.
- The malicious spyware stole sensitive information from unsuspecting users.
- The malicious virus infected numerous devices, disrupting their functionality.
- The malicious slander spread by the opposition candidate's campaign threatened to derail the election.
- The malicious poisoning of the well left a sense of fear and distrust in the community.
FAQs About the word malicious
having the nature of or resulting from maliceIndulging or exercising malice; harboring ill will or enmity., Proceeding from hatred or ill will; dictated by mali
malignant, cruel, hateful,vicious, nasty, spiteful, malevolent, harsh, catty, venomous
benign,benign, friendly, benevolent, kind, friendly, loving, kind, warm, benevolent
The malicious rumors spread through the town like wildfire.
The hacker's malicious code corrupted the system's files beyond repair.
The malicious gossip aimed to ruin his reputation.
The malicious intent behind her actions was evident in her spiteful words.
