Malicious and Rascal

Malicious

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

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

Nearby Words: malice, malignant, maliciously

Rascal

Rascal noun - A mean, evil, or unprincipled person.

Malicious and rascal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Malicious" instead an adjective "Rascal".

Nearby Words: rascally, rascality
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