malignly

/məˈlaɪnli/
adverb
  1. In a way that shows a desire to harm or cause trouble; with evil intent.
    • He glared malignly at the messenger who brought bad news.
    • The old witch laughed malignly as her spell took effect.
    • The rumor was spread malignly to ruin her reputation.
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