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malignant

adjective/mɐˈliɡnu/medium

ma·lig·no

Definition

Having or showing an intention to cause harm; pernicious, harmful.
The malignant tumor required immediate treatment.
He gave his opponent a malignant look.
Common collocations
malignant tumormalignant influencemalignant lookmalignant spirit

Etymology

Do latim 'malignus' (malévolo, nocivo).

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