Synonyms for
Malignant
Definition
Malignant means harmful or dangerous in influence or nature. It is often used to describe cancer that is likely to spread and cause harm.
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- malignant tumor
- malignant growth
- malignant disease
- malignant influence
- malignant spirit
- malignant intent
- malignant cells
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Usage note
Primarily used in a medical context to describe a disease that is cancerous and likely to spread. Can also be used figuratively to describe something harmful or evil.
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Example sentences
- The doctor was worried that the tumor might be malignant.
- The malignant cells were spreading quickly and causing damage.
- The poison was so malignant that it killed everything in its path.
- The evil witch cast a malignant spell on the village.
- The company's actions had a malignant impact on the environment.
Quotes
The malignant foot of the Devil upon the city.
The malignant tongue of the world
The malignant pustules of poverty