maliciously
adverb/məˈlɪʃəsli/
Frequency rank: #15,030 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that shows a desire to harm or cause pain to others.
Example sentence
He maliciously spread false rumors about his coworker to damage her reputation.
Synonyms & related words
- spitefully
- vindictively
- hatefully
- wickedly
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