What is another word for malicious?
Possible synonyms include evil, maleficent, malevolent, abandoned, arrant.
Synonyms for Malicious
Depending on context, synonyms include evil, maleficent, malevolent, abandoned, arrant, bad.
Antonyms for Malicious
Common opposites include benevolent, good, unmalicious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include malevolent, spiteful, despiteful, vicious, catty, bitchy.
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What is an antonym for malicious?
Possible antonyms include benevolent, good, unmalicious.
Can every synonym replace malicious?
No. Check meaning, grammar, tone, and context before replacing malicious.
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