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maligno

[mɐ'liɲu]
adjectivemasculinepl: malignos
malignant
1. Evil or harmful in nature; wickedly malicious
He cast a malignant glance at his rival.
Ele lançou um olhar maligno ao seu rival.
2. Medical: (of a disease, especially cancer) dangerous and likely to cause death if left untreated
The doctor confirmed it was a malignant tumor.
O médico confirmou que era um tumor maligno.
3. Having a harmful influence; pernicious
The malignant effects of the scandal spread throughout the company.
Os efeitos malignos do escândalo se espalharam pela empresa.
Synonyms
maléficonocivoperniciosomalévoloprejudicial
Antonyms
benignobenévoloinofensivobenéfico

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maligno
Standard usage in both medical and general contexts
Portugal
maligno
Standard usage; commonly used in medical terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

tumor maligno (malignant tumor)
influência maligna (malignant influence)
com intenção maligna (with malicious intent)
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