malignant

• Описывает заболевание, особенно опухоль, которое является опасным, неконтролируемым и может привести к смерти; также используется в переносном смысле для обозначения вредоносных или злых влияний.

Describes a disease, especially a tumor, that is dangerous, uncontrolled, and likely to cause death; also used figuratively for harmful or evil influences.

1. Dangerous to healthC1formalmedical

   Characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth, especially of a tumor; harmful and likely to cause death if not treated.

   Злокачественный

   • The biopsy revealed a malignant tumor in her lung.
   • Malignant cells can spread to other parts of the body.
   • Early detection is crucial for treating malignant growths.

   Synonymscancerousmalign

   Antonymsbenignbenignant

2. Harmful or evil in natureC1formal

   Having a harmful, dangerous, or evil influence or intention.

   Зловредный

   • His malignant gossip destroyed her reputation.
   • The dictator's malignant policies caused widespread suffering.
   • She gave him a malignant glare across the room.

   Synonymsbalefulevilharmfulhostileinjuriousmalevolentmalignspitefulviciouswicked

   Antonymsbeneficentbenevolentbenignkind