| Word | Reading | Meaning |
| 悪質 | あくしつ | vicious；《文》 wicked |
| 悪質な影響力 a malign influence 悪質なセールスマン an unprincipled [unscrupulous] salesman 悪質な詐欺 a vicious [《文》 an unconscionable] fraud 悪質なデマに葬られた He was ruined by vicious rumors. 敵は悪質な宣伝活動をしている Our enemies are spreading pernicious [vile] propaganda.／《口》 Our enemies are running a smear campaign. |