malignant
Translation
malignant, malevolent, spiteful
Examples
The biopsy revealed a malignant tumour.
The biopsy revealed a malignant tumor.
She gave him a malignant look.
She gave him a malignant look.
He had a malignant influence on the group.
He had a malignant influence on the group.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) malignant ((noun)) very harmful and dangerous The biopsy revealed a malignant tumor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cancerous, malevolent, spiteful; Antonyms: benign
Etymology
From Latin 'malus' (bad) and 'gignere' (to beget), implying 'ill-born' or having an evil nature.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'mal-' means 'bad'. A 'malignant tumor' is a 'bad' tumor, and a 'malignant look' is a 'bad' look.