as in villainously
in a mean or spiteful manner
maliciously tried to ruin her reputation
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Recent Examples of maliciously
In other words, the Alabama court would determine whether Campbell had willfully and maliciously violated the charging orders, and that determination would then guide the bankruptcy court as to whether Campbell's debt to Radiance Capital would be excepted from discharge.
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The charge against the hunter, Shane Huffman, was dismissed due to insufficient evidence, and Huffman is now claiming in the lawsuit that he was falsely arrested and maliciously prosecuted.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 22 Jan. 2026
Stephen Pittman, 19, was charged in federal court with maliciously damaging or destroying a building by fire or explosive in connection with the weekend arson at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Pittman was charged with maliciously damaging or destroying a building by means of fire or an explosive.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
However, if a board member acts recklessly, maliciously, or beyond their authority, they could be held personally liable.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
When officers attempted to book rooms using official government emails and rates, Hilton Hotels maliciously CANCELLED their reservations.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
When officers attempted to book rooms using official government emails and rates, Hilton Hotels maliciously CANCELLED their reservations.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2026
In 2024, allegations emerged of footage from Amazon's Ring home-security cameras being used maliciously against neighbors in response to police requests.
—PC Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The charge against the hunter, Shane Huffman, was dismissed due to insufficient evidence, and Huffman is now claiming in the lawsuit that he was falsely arrested and maliciously prosecuted.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 22 Jan. 2026
Stephen Pittman, 19, was charged in federal court with maliciously damaging or destroying a building by fire or explosive in connection with the weekend arson at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Pittman was charged with maliciously damaging or destroying a building by means of fire or an explosive.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
However, if a board member acts recklessly, maliciously, or beyond their authority, they could be held personally liable.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
When officers attempted to book rooms using official government emails and rates, Hilton Hotels maliciously CANCELLED their reservations.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
When officers attempted to book rooms using official government emails and rates, Hilton Hotels maliciously CANCELLED their reservations.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2026
In 2024, allegations emerged of footage from Amazon's Ring home-security cameras being used maliciously against neighbors in response to police requests.
—PC Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maliciously
Adverb
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In other words, love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you and persecute you.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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For many, qualifying will represent the fruition of a lifelong, viciously competitive goal.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
20 Jan. 2026
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Nickerson, 13, succumbed to his injuries two days after he was viciously attacked by two Cane Corsos and a Rottweiler, according to CBC, Global News and The Globe and Mail.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Another cold front bringing bitterly cold temperatures is expected to hit the Dallas-Fort Worth area this weekend, and temperatures could plunge into the teens Saturday morning with a potential for wind chill in the single-digits, according to Prater.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Jan. 2026
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After a winter storm covered the commonwealth in snow and ice, much of Kentucky will face bitterly cold temperatures throughout the week, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Louisville.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Images of Labubus beamed malevolently from their packaging, as if gloating in their unreachability.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
20 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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And so wickedly smart to call it.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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And so wickedly smart to call it.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Maliciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maliciously. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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