malicious

• Qui manifeste ou exprime l'intention de nuire, de causer du mal, de la douleur ou de la souffrance à autrui. Peut aussi qualifier quelque chose de dangereux ou de nuisible par sa nature ou son effet.

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.

   Malveillant

   • 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.

   Synonymesbalefulcruelhatefulhurtfulmalevolentmalignmalignantmeannastyspitefulvengefulvenomousviciousvindictive

   Antonymesbenevolentbenignkindkindhearted

2. Resulting from ill willB2formal

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

   malveillant

   • 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.

   Synonymescruelevilhatefulmalevolentmalignantrancorousspitefulvengefulvindictivewicked

   Antonymesbenevolentbenigngood-naturedkind