Malicious and Shrewish

Malicious

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

Shrewish and malicious are semantically related. in spiteful topic. In some cases you can use "Shrewish" instead an adjective "Malicious".

Nearby Words: malice, malignant, maliciously

Shrewish

Shrewish adjective - Continually complaining or faultfinding.
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Malicious and shrewish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Malicious" instead an adjective "Shrewish".

Nearby Word: shrew
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