malignant

/məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

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Definition

Harmful, malevolent, injurious.

Etymology

From Middle French malignant, from Late Latin malignans. See malign.

Example Sentences

  • "malignant temper; malignant revenge; malignant infection"
  • "[…]while, I fear, there will be some white ones, unable to forget that, with malignant heart, and deceitful speech, they have strove to hinder it."
  • "malignant diphtheria"
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