maliciously (C1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /məˈlɪʃəsli/

Definition

In a way that shows a desire to harm someone or something; with ill will or spite.

Examples

• The hacker maliciously deleted all the company's data, causing significant financial loss.

• She spread rumors about her colleague maliciously, hoping to get them fired.

• The software was designed to maliciously attack other systems once installed.

Synonyms of maliciously

Words with a similar meaning to maliciously:

• spitefully
• wickedly
• malevolently
• venomously

Antonyms of maliciously

Words with the opposite meaning to maliciously:

• benevolently
• kindly

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