The correct answer is- 'Spiteful' Key Points - let's look at the meaning of the given word and the correct answer. - Malicious(adjective): intended to harm or upset other people. - Example: He complained that he'd been receiving malicious phone calls. - Spiteful(noun): a feeling of anger towards another person that makes someone want to annoy, upset, or hurt them, especially in a small way. - Example: He's the sort of man who would let down the tyres on your car just out off/from spite.