Synonyms for

Maliciously

Verb / mʌˈlɪʃɪsli: / Another word for maliciously — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'maliciously' means to do something with ill intent or with the desire to harm others.

Synonyms & similar words

cruelly viciously meanly spitefully wickedly nastily badly harmfully hurtfully hatefully unkindly malevolently venomously hateful hostile aggressively bitterly ruthlessly sadistically brutally

Example sentences

  1. She looked at him maliciously, knowing that her words would hurt him.
  2. The cat scratched maliciously at the door, trying to get inside.
  3. He spread rumors maliciously, hoping to ruin her reputation.
  4. The bully grinned maliciously as he pushed the smaller boy.
  5. The hacker maliciously stole personal information from unsuspecting victims.

Quotes

  • Malice is of a low stature, but it has very long arms. - George Savile
  • “Malice is a passion so impetuous and precipitate that it often involves itself in the greatest difficulties it can find, only for the sake of doing mischief.” - Joseph Addison
  • “Malice sucks up the greater part of her own venom, and poisons herself.” - Seneca

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