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malicious

Main Entry:: ma·li·cious
Pronunciation:: \mə-ˈli-shəs\
Function:: adjective
Date:: 13th century

: given to, marked by, or arising from malice <malicious gossip>

— ma·li·cious·ly adverb

— ma·li·cious·ness noun

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