malignancy

ma·lig·nan·cy

noun \-nən(t)-sē\

plural ma·lig·nan·cies

Definition of MALIGNANCY

1

: the quality or state of being malignant

2

a : exhibition (as by a tumor) of malignant qualities : virulence b : a malignant tumor

Examples of MALIGNANCY

1. the malignancy of the tumor
2. The test revealed a malignancy in the patient's chest.

First Known Use of MALIGNANCY

1601

Related to MALIGNANCY

Synonyms: cattiness, despite, hatefulness, malevolence, maliciousness, malignance, malice, 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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