Meaning & use

maliciously

adverb·Academic

In a way that shows a deliberate intention to harm, hurt, or upset someone.

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The former employee maliciously deleted several important files before leaving the company.

He claimed the rumor had been spread maliciously to damage his reputation.

A note on using this word

Maliciously implies clear intent to cause harm, unlike accidentally or carelessly, which suggest no such purpose.

Words with a similar meaning

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