Malicious

Meaning

having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful

Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm.

Example Sentences

The malicious software damaged many computers.

The hackers launched a malicious attack on the company’s system.

Example Expressions

malicious gossip

Synonyms

spiteful, vindictive, harmful, nasty, cruel, hostile, malevolent

Entry 1

spiteful, vindictive, harmful, nasty

Entry 2

spiteful, vindictive, cruel, hostile, malevolent

Antonyms

benevolent, kind, helpful, good-natured

Entry 1

benevolent, kind, helpful, good-natured

Entry 2

kind, benevolent, helpful

Collocations

malicious intent, malicious gossip, malicious attack, malicious software, malicious rumor

Entry 1

malicious intent, malicious gossip, malicious attack

Entry 2

malicious attack, malicious intent, malicious software, malicious rumor