Malicious and Severe

Malicious

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

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

Nearby Words: malice, malignant, maliciously

Severe

Severe adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Malicious and severe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Malicious" instead an adjective "Severe".

Nearby Words: severely, severity, severed
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