Synonyms of maliciously

maliciously

adverb

as in villainously

in a mean or spiteful manner

maliciously tried to ruin her reputation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• villainously
• hatefully
• despitefully
• spitefully
• viciously
• bitterly
• malevolently
• wickedly
• malignantly
• nastily
• virulently
• venomously
• hostilely
• cattily
• meanly
• disagreeably
• bitchily
• vindictively
• contemptuously
• cruelly
• disdainfully
• obnoxiously
• callously
• scornfully
• ruthlessly
• invidiously
• mercilessly
• antagonistically
• resentfully
• heartlessly
• caustically
• jealously
• vituperatively
• unfeelingly
• pitilessly
• unkindly
• inhumanely
• enviously
• diabolically
• insensitively
• ungraciously
• rancorously
• acrimoniously
• ill
• balefully
• deprecatingly
• fiendishly
• thoughtlessly
• soullessly
• inconsiderately
• felly
• envyingly
• caddishly
• evil-mindedly
• kindlessly
• hard-heartedly
• misanthropically
• ill-naturedly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• kindly
• benevolently
• graciously
• pleasantly
• cordially
• agreeably
• genially
• amiably
• benignantly
• nicely
• affably
• lovingly
• thoughtfully
• altruistically
• humanely
• sensitively
• considerately
• good-naturedly
• mercifully
• sympathetically
• solicitously
• soulfully
• gently
• feelingly
• good-humoredly
• compassionately
• kindheartedly
• sweetly
• good-heartedly
• divinely
• tenderly
• angelically
• softheartedly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of maliciously

During his arraignment a month later, Brown pleaded not guilty to one count of attempting to unlawfully and maliciously cause grievous bodily harm with intent. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Another factor to consider is that the agent acted maliciously, without being instructed to by the researchers. — Tim Keary, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

The researcher said the proof-of-concept code included in the report was stripped down to prevent attackers from using it maliciously. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

Prosecutors allege Rinderknecht maliciously started the Lachman fire, in the Pacific Palisades on New Year’s Day, which continued smoldering underground for six days before fierce winds brought it back to the surface, starting what became the Palisades fire. — Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 8 June 2026

Joshua Booth, 51, was charged with one count of willfully or maliciously torture, maim or mutilate an animal kept for companionship or pleasure causing death, a category B felony under Nevada law, according to the Clark County District Attorney's Office. — James Powel, USA Today, 15 May 2026

Are there reliable technical solutions that could keep AI from being used maliciously? — Ahmed Hamza, The Conversation, 5 May 2026

Our policy is—and has long been—that team members are only responsible for paying for personal protective equipment if the equipment is lost or maliciously damaged. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026

The league maliciously refuses to act like a nice, friendly bank and give us overdraft privileges. — Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026