malicious

• Описывающий намерение причинить вред, боль или страдания.

Describes someone or something that intends to cause harm, pain, or suffering.

1. Intending to cause harmB2formal

   Characterized by a desire to cause pain, injury, or distress to others.

   Намеревающийся причинить вред

   • The hacker launched a malicious attack on the company's servers.
   • She spread malicious rumors about her coworker.
   • His malicious comments hurt everyone in the room.

   Synonymsbalefulcruelhatefulhurtfulmalevolentmalignmalignantmeannastyspitefulvengefulvenomousviciousvindictive

   Antonymsbenevolentbenignkindkindhearted

2. Resulting from ill willB2formal

   Arising from or showing a deliberate intention to harm or upset someone.

   Злонамеренный

   • The court found the defendant's actions to be malicious.
   • He gave a malicious smile as he delivered the bad news.
   • The email contained malicious software designed to steal data.

   Synonymscruelevilhatefulmalevolentmalignantrancorousspitefulvengefulvindictivewicked

   Antonymsbenevolentbenigngood-naturedkind