malignant

• Descreve uma doença, especialmente um tumor, que é perigosa, descontrolada e pode levar à morte; também é usado em sentido figurado para indicar influências nocivas ou malignas.

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

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscancerousmalign

   Antônimosbenignbenignant

2. Harmful or evil in natureC1formal

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

   Maligno

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

   Sinônimosbalefulevilharmfulhostileinjuriousmalevolentmalignspitefulviciouswicked

   Antônimosbeneficentbenevolentbenignkind