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You can talk about anything if you go about it the right way, which is never malicious.
Rodney Carrington

Meaning of "malicious" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MALICIOUS

malicious  [məˈlɪʃəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MALICIOUS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Malicious is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES MALICIOUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of malicious in the English dictionary

The definition of malicious in the dictionary is characterized by malice. Other definition of malicious is motivated by wrongful, vicious, or mischievous purposes.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MALICIOUS


ambitious
æmˈbɪʃəs
audacious
ɔːˈdeɪʃəs
auspicious
ɔːˈspɪʃəs
bootylicious
ˌbuːtɪˈlɪʃəs
curvaceous
kɜːˈveɪʃəs
delicious
dɪˈlɪʃəs
fictitious
fɪkˈtɪʃəs
gentilitious
ˌdʒɛntɪˈlɪʃəs
gracious
ˈɡreɪʃəs
Mauritius
məˈrɪʃəs
nutritious
njuːˈtrɪʃəs
ostentatious
ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs
siliceous
sɪˈlɪʃəs
silicious
sɪˈlɪʃəs
spacious
ˈspeɪʃəs
superstitious
ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃəs
suspicious
səˈspɪʃəs
tenacious
tɪˈneɪʃəs
unmalicious
ˌʌnməˈlɪʃəs
vicious
ˈvɪʃəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MALICIOUS

malibu board
malic
malic acid
malice
malice aforethought
malicho
malicious falsehood
malicious wounding
maliciously
maliciousness
malign
malignance
malignancies
malignancy
malignant
malignantly
maligner
malignities
malignity
malignly

WORDS THAT END LIKE MALICIOUS

atrocious
bodacious
capricious
conscious
efficacious
ferocious
hellacious
judicious
luscious
officious
pernicious
precious
precocious
previous
pugnacious
safety-conscious
self-conscious
specious
subconscious
unconscious
vivacious

Synonyms and antonyms of malicious in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «MALICIOUS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «malicious» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of malicious

Translation of «malicious» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MALICIOUS

Find out the translation of malicious to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of malicious from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «malicious» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

恶毒的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

malicioso
570 millions of speakers

English

malicious
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दुर्भावनापूर्ण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خَبِيث
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

злоумышленный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

malicioso
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিদ্বেষপরায়ণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

méchant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berniat jahat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

böswillig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

悪意のある
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

악의 있는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Angkoro
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hiểm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தீங்கிழைக்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दुर्भावनायुक्त
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kötü niyetli
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

malvagio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

złośliwy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

злий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

răutăcios
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κακόβουλος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kwaadwillige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

illvillig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ondskapsfull
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of malicious

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MALICIOUS»

The term «malicious» is very widely used and occupies the 17.528 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MALICIOUS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about malicious

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10 QUOTES WITH «MALICIOUS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word malicious.
1
Alvin Adams
Appreciate the power of rumor, often malicious, no matter how preposterous, within the local populations you are seeking to help.
2
Lily Allen
I think as long as you're not being malicious and you're not hurting people then you should not be ashamed of what you do.
3
Phillips Brooks
Be patient and understanding. Life is too short to be vengeful or malicious.
4
Rodney Carrington
You can talk about anything if you go about it the right way, which is never malicious.
5
Dave Checketts
Some people who know me might say, 'He's not a great example of a nice person; he's a malicious, tough and ruthless guy.' But when the day is done, as long as I've held to my values and been true to my family and my God, it won't matter what anyone else thinks.
6
Paz de la Huerta
Women have said the most malicious, disgusting things about me. But I know that when somebody comments about you, good or bad, it is 99 percent of the time their projection of how they feel about themselves.
7
Matt de la Pena
I think the world sort of looks to the kids who have potential. These are the kids who are going to do something with their lives, who are going to do something for the world. I don't think it's malicious, but the other kids get lost from that point on.
8
Theodor Herzl
But I am convinced that those Jews who stand aside today with a malicious smile and with their hands in their trousers' pockets will also want to dwell in our beautiful home.
9
Janet Jackson
Competition is great. And as long as it's friendly and not a malicious thing, then I think it's cool.
10
Janet Jackson
I kinda see everyone as competition. I'm a very competitive person. But I think that's good. Competition is great. And as long as it's friendly and not a malicious thing, then I think it's cool.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MALICIOUS»

Discover the use of malicious in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to malicious and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Malware: Fighting Malicious Code
Describes various types of malware, including viruses, worms, user-level RootKits, and kernel-level manipulation, their haracteristics and attack method, and how to defend against an attack.
Ed Skoudis, 2004
2
Malicious Intent
A gripping and powerful new thriller -- the debut of a stunning new voice in suspense fiction -- and the first appearance of a tough and remarkable investigator, pathologist, and forensic physician, Dr. Anya Crichton.
Kathryn Fox, 2009
3
Malicious Mobile Code: Virus Protection for Windows
Explains how viruses, Trojans, worms, browser exploits, and email and instant messaging attacks can impact Windows and its component applications and explores potential defenses and enterprise-wide protection. Original. (Intermediate)
Roger Grimes, 2001
4
Malware Forensics: Investigating and Analyzing Malicious Code
Conversely, Malware Forensics: Investigating and Analyzing Malicious Code emphasizes the practical "how-to" aspect of malicious code investigation, giving deep coverage on the tools and techniques of conducting runtime behavioral malware ...
Cameron H. Malin, Eoghan Casey, James M. Aquilina, 2008
5
Malicious Cryptography: Exposing Cryptovirology
Then, they will arm you for the counterattack. This book reads like a futuristic fantasy, but be assured, the threat is ominously real. Vigilance is essential, now.
Adam Young, Moti Yung, 2004
6
All Gall: Malicious Monologues & Ruthless Recitations
But whether for the actor looking for the je ne sais quoi selection for an upcoming audition or for the reader looking in vain through the "humor" section of the local bookstore, this collection will provide classic French wit and ...
Norman R. Shapiro, 2000
7
Predicting Malicious Behavior: Tools and Techniques for ...
This book arms you with the real-world security scenarios and tools needed to predict and prevent the next incident from occurring. You'll gain expert insight into how malicious behaviors from the past can help you understand future events.
Gary M. Jackson, 2012
8
Malicious Bots: An Inside Look into the Cyber-Criminal ...
For the first time, this story is publicly revealed, showing how the botherders got arrested, along with details on other bots in the world today.
Ken Dunham, Jim Melnick, 2008
9
Identifying Malicious Code Through Reverse Engineering
This book is also suitable for advanced-level students in computer science and engineering studying information security, as a secondary textbook or reference.
Abhishek Singh, 2009
10
MORE MALICIOUS GOSSIP
Khushwant Singh. PART I With Malice Unspared ONE Seeing Oneself The gods in their wisdom did not. Part I: With Malice Unspared.
Khushwant Singh, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MALICIOUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term malicious is used in the context of the following news items.
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Facebook, Kaspersky Team Up Against Malicious Software …
With so many people using Facebook (FB), it's natural the company would want to protect its users from malicious software—even if some ... «The VAR Guy, Jul 15»
2
Malicious damage by tenants on the rise
New figures from Victoria's RACV Insurance show there was an increase in landlord insurance claims relating to storms, malicious damage by ... «Residential Property Manager, Jul 15»
3
Girls' Generation's Taeyeon Takes Action Against Malicious
"For some time now, my family, acquaintances, and fans have been hurt by the malicious comments against me. Many people have asked me ... «KpopStarz, Jul 15»
4
Gigamon launches security delivery platform for visibility into …
Or better yet, why not just send it emails with attachments and hyperlinks, since that's where the malicious traffic comes from? Another ... «Network World, Jul 15»
5
Google Play Store Checks Not Secure Enough To Stop Malicious apps
The internet firm has scrapped the app from the store, but the security experts are arguing that some other malicious apps might have used ... «ValueWalk, Jul 15»
6
Malicious Prosecution Claims Filed Against Rape Accuser | Daily …
J. Michael Robison, an Atlanta businessman and former chairman of the city's tourism bureau who was acquitted of rape charges by a ... «Daily Report, Jul 15»
7
Franklin man held on malicious wounding charge | The Tidewater …
A Franklin man is in custody on a charge of malicious wounding and strangulation. Sears. Alvin Edward Sears Jr., 33, was taken into custody ... «Tidewater News, Jul 15»
8
A-G finally files defence against malicious prosecution suits
Attorney-General Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail and 10 others who are being sued for abuse of power and malicious prosecution have finally filed ... «The Malaysian Insider, Jul 15»
9
Ismail Sabri: Sarawak Report block can stop spread of malicious
KUALA LUMPUR: The action of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in blocking access to Sarawak Report ... «The Star Online, Jul 15»
10
Hacking Team Bypassing Google's Checks Underlines Play Store's …
The latest to hit the shore is a loophole in Google Play's security checks that allowed a malicious app developed by the Hacking Team to find its ... «NDTV, Jul 15»

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