CEFR C1

maliciously

adverb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: spitefully, wickedly, malevolently, venomously

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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.

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