Malignant

Pronunciation: /məˈlɪɡnənt/

Malignant (adjective)

  1. Describes a serious disease that can grow and spread in the body.
  2. Having a strong desire to cause harm or suffering to others.

Examples

  • The tumor was found to be malignant.
  • Doctors discovered a malignant growth in the patient's lung.

Common collocations: malignant tumor, malignant cells, malignant disease, malignant intent, malignant influence

Synonyms of Malignant

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Malignant

  • describing non-harmful conditions