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- pronunciation:
- m
lIg
nnt
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
meant to cause harm; evil.
She lost her job because of his malignant lies.- synonyms:
- evil, sinister, wicked
- similar words:
- bad, harmful, ominous
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definition 2: |
likely to cause death.
The doctor removed the malignant growth from the man's back.- synonyms:
- deadly, fatal, mortal, terminal
- similar words:
- toxic
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related words: |
deadly, unhealthy |
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derivation: |
malignantly (adv.) |
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