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    Malicious

    /məˈlɪʃəs/

    Meaning & Definition

    adjective
    Characterized by a desire to harm others or to cause them suffering.
    The malicious rumors spread quickly, damaging her reputation.
    Intended to cause harm or pain; malevolent.
    His malicious intent was evident in the way he sabotaged the project.
    Related to or resulting from malice; spiteful.
    The hacker used a malicious program to steal sensitive information.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'malitiosus', meaning 'having a bad disposition', from 'malitia', meaning 'ill will, badness'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    malicious intent
    The intention to cause harm or injury.
    malicious software
    Software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.

    Related Words

    malice
    The intention or desire to do evil or cause injury.
    malignancy
    The quality of being malign; a tendency to cause harm.

    Slang Meanings

    Shady
    He pulled a shady move last night.
    Dirty
    That's a dirty trick he pulled on you.