malignance

ma·lig·nance

noun \mə-ˈlig-nən(t)s\

Definition of MALIGNANCE

: malignancy

Examples of MALIGNANCE

1. <in meting out the harsh sentence, the judge cited the exceptional malignance and ruthlessness with which the rape was committed>

First Known Use of MALIGNANCE

circa 1604

Related to MALIGNANCE

Synonyms: cattiness, despite, hatefulness, malevolence, maliciousness, malice, malignancy, malignity, meanness, nastiness, spite, spitefulness, spleen, venom, viciousness

Related Words: abusiveness, cruelty; abhorrence, abomination, execration, hate, hatred, loathing; animosity, antagonism, antipathy, bitterness, enmity, grudge, hostility, ill will, jaundice, mean-spiritedness, rancor, resentment; despicableness, invidiousness; vengefulness, vindictiveness; aversion, disgust, distaste, horror, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion; bitchery, bitchiness, contempt, disdain; jealousy, pique, resentment, scorn; bile, rancor, virulence, vitriol

Near Antonyms: devotion, love, passion; amiability, amicability, amity, civility, cordiality, friendliness, hospitality; adoration, ardor, infatuation, veneration, worship; affection, charity, kindliness, kindness; comity, empathy, friendship, goodwill, sympathy, understanding

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