malignant Synonyms

malignant Meaning

Wordnet

malignant (a)

dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

Webster

malignant (a.)

Disposed to do harm, inflict suffering, or cause distress; actuated by extreme malevolence or enmity; virulently inimical; bent on evil; malicious.

Characterized or caused by evil intentions; pernicious.

Tending to produce death; threatening a fatal issue; virulent; as, malignant diphtheria.

Webster

malignant (n.)

A man of extrems enmity or evil intentions.

One of the adherents of Charles L. or Charles LL.; -- so called by the opposite party.

malignant Sentence Examples

  1. The malignant tumor was growing rapidly, threatening the patient's life.
  2. The doctor discovered a malignant mole on the patient's back during a routine checkup.
  3. The malignant cells had metastasized to the lungs, making treatment more challenging.
  4. The patient's malignant diagnosis left them in a state of shock and disbelief.
  5. The surgeon performed a malignant brain tumor removal with a high degree of precision.
  6. The malignant lymphoma had spread aggressively throughout the body, requiring immediate radiation therapy.
  7. The researchers discovered a genetic mutation that increased the risk of developing malignant melanoma.
  8. The malignant breast cancer had progressed to an advanced stage, requiring aggressive chemotherapy.
  9. The malignant ovarian tumor was detected early through regular screening, allowing for timely intervention.
  10. The malignant leukemia had a high mortality rate, prompting the development of new treatment options.

FAQs About the word malignant

dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)Disposed to do harm, inflict suffering, or cause distress; actu

hateful, nasty, cruel,malicious, vicious, jealous, bitter, mean, bad, bitchy

kind, benevolent, sympathetic, good, benign, benevolent, kind,benign, loving, good

The malignant tumor was growing rapidly, threatening the patient's life.

The doctor discovered a malignant mole on the patient's back during a routine checkup.

The malignant cells had metastasized to the lungs, making treatment more challenging.

The patient's malignant diagnosis left them in a state of shock and disbelief.