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Synonyms & Similar Words
harmful
malevolent
malicious
destructive
detrimental
deleterious
injurious
pernicious
noxious
toxic
venomous
poisonous
deadly
fatal
lethal
malignant
cancerous
virulent
contagious
infectious
diseased
morbid
unhealthy
unwholesome
insidious
sinister
evil
wicked
vicious
cruel
brutal
savage
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merciless
heartless
inimical
adverse
unfavorable
hostile
antagonistic
opposed
invidious
odious
abhorrent
repugnant
repulsive
hateful
detestable
execrable
heinous
atrocious
Meaning of Malignant
The primary meaning of the word "Malignant" is having or showing a wish to do harm to someone or something.
Definitions
- Having or showing a wish to do harm to someone or something
- (of a disease) very serious and dangerous, or likely to cause death
- (of a tumor) able or likely to become cancerous
Etymology of Malignant
The word "Malignant" comes from the Old French word "maligne", meaning "evil" or "wicked", which is derived from the Latin word "malignus", meaning "evil" or "wicked", which is itself derived from "malus", meaning "bad" or "evil"
Example Uses
- The doctor diagnosed the tumor as malignant and recommended immediate surgery
- The company's malignant influence on the market has led to a decline in sales for smaller businesses
- The malignant cells had spread to other parts of the body, making treatment more difficult
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
benign
harmless
innocuous
non-toxic
non-lethal
non-fatal
non-deadly
non-destructive
beneficial
advantageous
favorable
wholesome
healthy
salutary
curative
remedial
therapeutic
restorative
rejuvenating
revitalizing
invigorating
refreshing
soothing
calming
pacifying
tranquilizing
mollifying
mitigating
alleviating
assuaging