Mischievous and Malignant

Mischievous

Mischievous adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.
Usage example: mischievous gossip that ruined a good woman's reputation

Malignant is a synonym for mischievous in malicious topic. In some cases you can use "Malignant" instead an adjective "Mischievous", when it comes to topics like devilish.

Malignant

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

Mischievous is a synonym for malignant. Sometimes you can use "Mischievous" instead an adjective "Malignant".

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