malicious

UK
/məˈlɪʃəs/
US
/məˈlɪʃəs/

Translations

maliciousadjective
more malicious
Comp.
most malicious
Super.
UK
/məˈlɪʃəs/
US
/məˈlɪʃəs/
The hacker launched a malicious attack on the server.
Хакер совершил злонамеренную атаку на сервер.
The software was identified as malicious by the antivirus program.
Антивирусная программа определила программное обеспечение как вредоносное.
She gave him a malicious smile before leaving.
Она одарила его коварной улыбкой перед уходом.

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.