Malicious
Malicious adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.
Tyrannical and malicious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tyrannical" instead an adjective "Malicious".
Tyrannical
Tyrannical adjective - Exercising power or authority without interference by others.
Malicious and tyrannical are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Malicious" instead an adjective "Tyrannical".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- mean and malicious
- mean and tyrannical
- harsh and malicious
- harsh and tyrannical
- savage and malicious
- savage and tyrannical
- unkind and malicious
- unkind and tyrannical
- merciless and malicious
- merciless and tyrannical
- cruel and malicious
- cruel and tyrannical
- unfeeling and malicious
- unfeeling and tyrannical
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