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maliciously

Maliciously (adv) means In a way that is intended to cause harm. Example: “He claimed the story had been maliciously leaked to damage his reputation.”

adv

In a way that is intended to cause harm.

"He claimed the story had been maliciously leaked to damage his reputation."

How to use maliciously

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something deliberately in a way meant to hurt or damage someone.

Common pairings

maliciously spread maliciously damaged acted maliciously

Word forms

more maliciously comparative, most maliciously superlative

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He claimed the story had been _____ leaked to damage his reputation.

Etymology

From "malicious" plus the adverb ending "-ly."

Rhymes for maliciously

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Frequently asked questions

What does “maliciously” mean?

The word “maliciously” means in a way that is intended to cause harm. In plain terms, doing something deliberately in a way meant to hurt or damage someone.

How do you use “maliciously” in a sentence?

Here is “maliciously” used in a sentence: “He claimed the story had been maliciously leaked to damage his reputation.”

What part of speech is “maliciously”?

“Maliciously” is an adverb.

What is the meaning of maliciously?

"maliciously" (adv) means in a way that is intended to cause harm.

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