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Malign

From Merriam Webster:

Evil in nature, influence, or effect
Having or showing intense often vicious ill will

Variation: Malevolent

Susan’s actions are malign when she’s trying to do harm to me, my reputation, my things or whatever.

Example:
When Susan ripped the head of Emma’s favorite doll, make no mistake her actions were indeed malign, it was no accident.