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malicious

Pronunciation: /məˈlɪʃəs/

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Definition of malicious

adjective

characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm:he was found guilty of malicious damage a hotbed of rumour and malicious chit-chat the transmission of malicious software such as computer viruses