malicious

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Derived terms 1.2.3 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin malitiosus, from malitia meaning "malice", from malus meaning "bad"

[edit] Adjective

malicious (comparative more malicious, superlative most malicious)

1. Of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite
2. Deliberately harmful; spiteful

[edit] Synonyms

• malevolent
• evil
• See also Wikisaurus:evil

[edit] Derived terms

• malicious mischief

[edit] Translations