Malign and Wicked

Malign

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

Wicked is a synonym for malign in attitude topic. In some cases you can use "Wicked" instead an adjective "Malign", when it comes to topics like evil, hurtful.

Wicked

Wicked adjective - Not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable.

Malign is a synonym for wicked in attitude topic. Sometimes you can use "Malign" instead an adjective "Wicked".

Nearby Words: wickedness, wickedly, wicker, wick
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