adv

maliciously

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

more maliciously comparative, most maliciously superlative

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

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

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