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malignant in German

malignant in German is bösartig, malign — malignant means harmful or hostile in intent; wishing ill on others.

malignant in German

bösartig
adj
Harmful, malevolent, injurious.
bösartig
adj
(medicine) Tending to produce death; threatening a fatal issue.
malign
adj
(medicine) Tending to produce death; threatening a fatal issue.

What does "malignant" mean?

  1. adjective Harmful or hostile in intent; wishing ill on others.
    "He spread malignant rumours about his former business partner."
  2. adjective Medically: likely to spread and become life-threatening, as with a tumour.
    "The biopsy confirmed the growth was malignant."
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malignant in a sentence

  • He spread malignant rumours about his former business partner.
  • There was a malignant look in her eyes as she watched him fail.
  • The biopsy confirmed the growth was malignant.
  • Doctors caught the malignant cells before they could spread further.

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What is "malignant" in German?

"malignant" in German is bösartig, malign. malignant means: Harmful or hostile in intent; wishing ill on others.

How do you use "malignant" in a sentence?

Example: "He spread malignant rumours about his former business partner." In German, "malignant" is bösartig, malign.

Are there other ways to say "malignant" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "malignant": bösartig, malign.

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