malignant

The word “malignant” has 3 syllables: ma-lign-ant

It's pronounced as /məˈlɪɡnənt/

What is synonym and antonym for malignant?

In the thesaurus, “malignant” has 5 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for malignant along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for malignant

noun
1. A deviant; a person who is hostile or destructive to society.
2. A person who fought for Charles I in the English Civil War.
adjective
1. Harmful, malevolent, injurious.
2. Tending to produce death; threatening a fatal issue.

The doctors discovered that the tumor was malignant, requiring immediate surgery.
His malignant behavior towards his colleagues caused a toxic atmosphere at work.
The malignant cells were spreading rapidly, making treatment more urgent.
The malignant growth in her breast required aggressive chemotherapy.
It was clear that the malignant influence of the leader had corrupted the entire organization.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to malignant, such as: benevolent, benign, cruel, good, hateful, kind, loving.

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