Malevolently and Malicious

Malevolently

Malevolently adverb - In a mean or spiteful manner.

Malicious and malevolently are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Malicious" instead the word "Malevolently" as an adjective or an adverb.

Nearby Words: malevolent, malevolence

Malicious

Malicious adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.

Malevolently and malicious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Malevolently" instead an adverb "Malicious".

Nearby Words: malice, malignant, maliciously
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