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malicious

UK
/məˈlɪʃəs/
US
/məˈlɪʃəs/

Translations

maliciousadjective
more malicious
Comp.
most malicious
Super.
UK
/məˈlɪʃəs/
US
/məˈlɪʃəs/
malveillantSe dit d’une personne, d’une intention, d’un acte ou d’un logiciel visant à nuire.
The malicious rumors spread quickly through the office, damaging her reputation.
Les rumeurs malveillantes se sont répandues rapidement dans le bureau, nuisant à sa réputation.
Additional translations
malicieuxEmploi rare, surtout juridique ou littéraire, pour exprimer une intention de nuire.
Synonyms
nasty
hostile
malignant
vindictive
spiteful
malevolent
wicked
evil
Antonyms
benevolent
harmless
kind

Definitions

maliciousadjective
Having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone or something.
The malicious rumors spread quickly through the office, damaging her reputation.
Intended to do harm or cause distress.
The malicious software infected thousands of computers, causing widespread disruption.
(Law) Intentionally wrongful; done without legal justification and with the intent to harm.
The plaintiff alleged that the officers engaged in malicious prosecution.
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