malicious

The word “malicious” has 3 syllables: ma-li-cious

It's pronounced as /məˈlɪʃəs/

What is synonym and antonym for malicious?

In the thesaurus, “malicious” has 7 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for malicious along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for malicious

cruel
hateful
malevolent
malignant
nasty
spiteful
vicious

Antonyms for malicious

benevolent
benign
compassionate
friendly
good
kind
loving
sympathetic
warm

Meanings of malicious

adjective
1. Of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite.
2. Spiteful and deliberately harmful.

Example Sentences

The hacker launched a malicious attack on the company's database.
She spread malicious rumors about her coworker, damaging his reputation.
The malicious comments made by the troll upset many users on the forum.
He was arrested for malicious vandalism after damaging public property.
The malicious intent behind his actions was clear to everyone who witnessed them.

On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to malicious, such as: benevolent, benign, compassionate, cruel, friendly, good, hateful.

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