Malicious and Vengeful

Malicious

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

Vengeful is a synonym for malicious in spiteful topic. In some cases you can use "Vengeful" instead an adjective "Malicious", when it comes to topics like hateful, vicious.

Nearby Words: malice, malignant, maliciously

Vengeful

Vengeful adjective - Likely to seek revenge.
Usage example: a vengeful person never lets go of a grudge

Malicious is a synonym for vengeful in vicious topic. You can use "Malicious" instead an adjective "Vengeful".

Nearby Word: vengeance
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