"malicious criticism" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe criticism intended to hurt someone's feelings or reputation. For example: "His malicious criticism of her work was out of line."
Despite such exemptions, Democrats called the new policy inhumane, meanspirited and malicious, echoing criticism of work requirements in a welfare law adopted in 1996.
Frank Gehry, who was a Pritzker juror at the time, said that Mr. Utzon "made a building well ahead of its time, far ahead of available technology, and he persevered through extraordinary malicious publicity and negative criticism to build a building that changed the image of an entire country".
Comedy is a natural antidote for euphemistic, political jargon aimed at stifling debate and far too many people in the Jewish community today confuse criticism with malicious intent.
It is impossible to see how they could be construed as malicious, unless you regard all criticism of your views and credentials as illegitimate.
His work on judicial and historical research received not only praise, but also criticism, often harsh, which malicious readers heaped on him.
Davis' daughters responded by issuing letters dismissing the criticism as "ludicrous" and "malicious".
If you're already experiencing problems, read How to Remove Cloaked Malicious Programs Associated with Sony DRM Sony has released a patch in response to criticism.
This drew some mild criticism that Google was stifling free speech, but the right to propagate malicious slander and lies hardly qualifies as a free speech protection, let alone legitimate political criticism.
When customers don't like a new product or have other criticism of the food, he can give Edmonds an honest critique without seeming malicious or out to get him.
