Maligna (en. Maligna)

/maˈlinɡna/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Having the intention to cause harm or be detrimental.

Her malignant gaze revealed her true intentions.

Su mirada maligna revelaba sus verdaderas intenciones.

Said of a disease: that it is serious and can threaten life.

The diagnosis turned out to be a malignant tumor.

El diagnóstico resultó ser de un tumor maligno.

Having harmful effects, especially in the context of behaviors or attitudes.

Her malignant attitude affected everyone in the office.

Su actitud maligna afectó a todos en la oficina.

From Latin 'malignus', meaning 'evil' or 'bad'.

malignant as a snake

Refers to a person who is cunning and treacherous.

maligna como una serpiente

malignant cancer

Type of cancer that spreads and is dangerous.

cáncer maligno

malignant thought

Thoughts that intend to harm others.

pensamiento maligno

malignancy

Quality of being malevolent.

malignidad

maleficium

Fact of causing harm by supernatural means.

maleficio

malevolent

Adjective referring to something that causes or intends to cause harm.

maligno

Cunning and dangerous person.

That boss is malignant, always scheming against the employees.

Esa jefe es maligna, siempre trama algo en contra de los empleados.

Complicated or dangerous situation.

That negotiation turned malignant when they started discussing the terms.

Esa negociación se volvió maligna cuando empezaron a discutir los términos.