Malicious Synonyms

31 malicious synonyms include spiteful, malevolent, hostile, bitter, venomous, poisonous, evil-intentioned, ill-natured, evil, and baleful. Malicious is an adjective, and its antonyms are benevolent and kindhearted. Here are some additional synonyms for "malicious" with example sentences.

Another word for Malicious

31 other ways to say malicious.

  • wounding  
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  • vitriolic  
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  • vindictive  
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  • venomous  
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  • vengeful  
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  • unkind  
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  • spiteful  
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  • rancorous  
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  • poisonous  
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  • pernicious  
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  • nasty  
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  • mischievous  
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  • mean  
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  • malignant
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  • malign  
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  • malevolent  
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  • maleficent  
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  • malefic  
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  • ill-natured  
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  • hurtful  
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  • hostile
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  • harmful
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  • evil-intentioned  
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  • evil
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  • destructive  
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  • defamatory  
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  • cruel
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  • catty  
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  • bitter
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  • bitchy  
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  • baleful  
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Use malicious in a Sentence

His actions were deemed malicious and harmful.

malicious behavior can harm relationships severely.

She spread malicious rumors about others.

The hacker had malicious intentions throughout.