Malicious and Prodigal

Malicious

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

Prodigal and malicious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prodigal" instead an adjective "Malicious".

Nearby Words: malice, malignant, maliciously

Prodigal

Prodigal adjective - Given to spending money freely or foolishly.

Malicious and prodigal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Malicious" instead an adjective "Prodigal".

Nearby Words: prodigy, prodigality, prodigally
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