malicious actions

[məˈlɪʃəs ˈækʃənz]
noun phrasepl: malicious actions
ações maliciosas
1. deliberate harmful, spiteful, or evil acts intended to cause damage, injury, or suffering to someone or something
The hacker's malicious actions compromised the entire database.
As ações maliciosas do hacker comprometeram o banco de dados inteiro.
2. intentional acts motivated by ill will, spite, or the desire to harm
Her malicious actions toward her colleague were driven by jealousy.
Suas ações maliciosas contra a colega foram motivadas por ciúmes.
3. criminal or unethical conduct performed with wicked intent
The investigation revealed a pattern of malicious actions over several years.
A investigação revelou um padrão de ações maliciosas ao longo de vários anos.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'malicious actions' carries serious legal implications, particularly in cybercrime, workplace harassment, and criminal law. In Brazil, the term is frequently used in formal legal documents and corporate compliance policies. In the USA, it appears regularly in cybersecurity legislation and employment law contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
harmful actionsspiteful actswicked deedsintentional harmmalevolent conductvicious behavior
Antonyms / Antônimos
benevolent actionskind actshelpful conductgoodwillcompassionate behavior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ações maliciosas
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ações maliciosas / atos maldosos
atos maldosos is also commonly used in colloquial speech
São Paulo
ações maliciosas
formal business and legal contexts prefer this term
Portugal
ações maliciosas / actos maliciosos
actos is the Portuguese spelling; usage is more formal

Related Words

malicemaliciousmalevolenceintentsabotagetreacheryvengeancemaliciousness

Related Idioms & Phrases

malice aforethought
with malice in one's heart
out of sheer malice
with malicious intent
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