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malignant

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant means: Describing a disease or growth that can cause death.

adjective

POTENTIALLY DEADLYC1

Describing a disease or growth that can cause death.

  • The tumour was malignant.
  • Tests revealed malignant cells in the tissue.
  • Early treatment can stop some malignant diseases from spreading.

Similar words: life-threatening

Opposites: benign

Common phrases: malignant tumour, malignant disease

HARMFULC1

Causing harm, or showing a wish to hurt others.

  • His words revealed malignant hatred.
  • She feared the malignant influence of the group.
  • A malignant force seemed to control the town.

Similar words: harmful, malevolent, malicious

Opposites: benign, benevolent

Common phrases: malignant influence, malignant hatred, malignant temper

Questions about malignant

What does malignant mean?

Describing a disease or growth that can cause death.

What is malignant in other languages?

Türkçe: kötü huylu · Español: maligno · Français: malin · Deutsch: bösartig · Italiano: maligno · 日本語: 悪性の

How do you pronounce malignant?

It is pronounced /məˈlɪɡnənt/.

How do you use malignant in a sentence?

The tumour was malignant. Tests revealed malignant cells in the tissue.

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