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malignant

UK
/məˈlɪɡnənt/
US
/məˈlɪɡnənt/

Translations

malignantadjective
more malignant
Comp.
most malignant
Super.
UK
/məˈlɪɡnənt/
US
/məˈlɪɡnənt/
malveillantAu sens moral ; qui a une influence ou une intention néfaste.
The malignant rumors spread quickly, causing harm to the community.
Les rumeurs malveillantes se sont propagées rapidement et ont nui à la communauté.
malinMédecine ; se dit d’une tumeur ou d’une maladie.
Malignant melanoma is one of the most deadly forms of skin cancer.
Le mélanome malin est l’une des formes les plus mortelles de cancer de la peau.
Synonyms
wicked
malevolent
harmful
malicious
virulent
hostile
noxious
evil
Antonyms
benign
malignantnoun
malignants
pl
UK
/məˈlɪɡ.nənt/
US
/məˈlɪɡ.nənt/
tumeur maligneMédecine.
The scan revealed a malignant that had spread to the lymph nodes.
L’examen a révélé une tumeur maligne qui s’était propagée aux ganglions lymphatiques.
Additional translations
royalisteHistoire ; partisan de Charles Ier pendant la guerre civile anglaise.
malfaisantEmploi vieilli ; personne malveillante.
Synonyms
miscreant
malignancy
cancer
tumor
neoplasm
malefactor
villain
fiend
monster
evildoer

Definitions

malignantadjective
Having an evil influence or effect; malevolent.
The malignant rumors spread quickly, causing harm to the community.
Of a tumor or disease: tending to grow rapidly, invade surrounding tissue, and prove fatal; cancerous.
Malignant melanoma is one of the most deadly forms of skin cancer.
malignantnoun
A malignant tumor or growth that is cancerous and potentially life-threatening.
The scan revealed a malignant that had spread to the lymph nodes.
A person who is malevolent or wishes harm to others. (archaic)
The reformers were opposed by the king's malignants.
A supporter of King Charles I during the English Civil War (usually capitalized, historical).
Parliamentary troops seized the weapons held by the Malignants in the town.
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