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malignant
cancerous and able to spread
In more detail
1. (adjective) (of a disease, especially cancer) very serious and likely to cause death
2. (adjective) (of a person or their behavior) evil or harmful; wishing to cause harm to others
Examples
- 1. The doctor diagnosed her with a malignant tumor that required immediate surgery.
- 2. He had a malignant personality and enjoyed hurting people's feelings.
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