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malicious Definition and Meaning in English (malicious definition)

adjective
Synonyms:malevolentspitefulhostile
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Malicious definition: Intending or intended to do harm; characterized by malice.

Definitions of Malicious

  1. 1adjective

    Intending or intended to do harm; characterized by malice.

Example Sentences

“The hacker launched a malicious attack on the company's network.”

“She spread malicious rumors about her rival.”

“His malicious intent was clear from his actions.”

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nounmalice
adverbmaliciously

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Malicious definition: Intending or intended to do harm; characterized by malice.
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'Malicious' translates to 'malicious' in English. Malicious definition: Intending or intended to do harm; characterized by malice.
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