malicious
//məˈlɪʃəs//
Adjective
maliciousCanonical form
more maliciousComparative
most maliciousSuperlative
1
Characterized by or showing a desire to cause harm, suffering, or distress to others; deliberately cruel or spiteful.
She spread malicious rumors about her coworker.
2
(Computing) Designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
The antivirus software detected a malicious program trying to access personal data.