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maliciously

adv.
C1 Advanced US //məˈɫɪʃɪsɫi// UK //mɐlˈɪʃəsli// ma·li·cious·ly

adv. in a way that is mean, cruel, or intended to hurt someone. You use this to describe actions that are not just bad, but done on purpose to cause trouble.

adv. in a manner intended to cause harm, injury, or distress to another person or thing. Often implies a deliberate and spiteful intent.


SIMPLE

He maliciously spread false rumors about his neighbor.

CONTEXTUAL

The software was designed to delete files maliciously, causing significant data loss for the company.

COMPLEX

The witness testified that the defendant acted maliciously, not out of necessity, but to ensure that the rival business would fail before the new season began.

Origin

From Middle English maliciousli; equivalent to malicious + -ly.

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