Associations to the word «Malignant»

Wiktionary

MALIGNANT, adjective. Harmful, malevolent, injurious.
MALIGNANT, adjective. (medicine) Tending to produce death; threatening a fatal issue.
MALIGNANT, noun. A deviant; A person who is hostile or destructive to society.

Dictionary definition

MALIGNANT, adjective. Dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor).

Wise words

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