malignant

• Describe una enfermedad, especialmente un tumor, que es peligrosa, incontrolable y puede llevar a la muerte; también se usa en sentido figurado para referirse a influencias dañinas o malévolas.

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.

   Maligno (en medicina)

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscancerousmalign

   Antónimosbenignbenignant

2. Harmful or evil in natureC1formal

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

   Maligno (dañino o malvado)

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

   Sinónimosbalefulevilharmfulhostileinjuriousmalevolentmalignspitefulviciouswicked

   Antónimosbeneficentbenevolentbenignkind