Meaning of the word malignant in English

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malignant

US /məˈlɪɡ.nənt/
UK /məˈlɪɡ.nənt/
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Adjective

1.

very infectious; malevolent.

Example:
He developed a malignant tumor that spread rapidly.
The dictator ruled with a malignant grip on his people.
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