Malicious
Malicious adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.
Usage example: the neighborhood chatterbox has again been spreading malicious gossip
Snide is a synonym for malicious in mean topic. In some cases you can use "Snide" instead an adjective "Malicious".
Snide
Snide adjective - Not following or in accordance with standards of honor and decency.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Jeff, who is usually the most snide, callous and actively cruel to Pierce, receives an actively cruel and malicious 'gift' in return.
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