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malignance
This term carries a heavy, oppressive weight, evoking a sense of active hostility or destructive power. In a psychological or social context, it describes a deep-rooted desire to cause harm, often suggesting a persistent and calculated cruelty rather than a momentary lapse in temper.
In medical terminology, the word describes the aggressive nature of a disease. It emphasizes the invasive and lethal potential of a growth, shifting the focus from the physical presence of a tumor to its capacity for systemic destruction.
Meanings
Examples
The biopsy confirmed the malignance of the tumor.
There was a certain malignance in his eyes that terrified her.
The doctor explained that the malignance of the growth required immediate surgery.
He could not hide the sheer malignance of his intent.
The ancient curse was fueled by a deep and enduring malignance.
I wonder if this sudden hostility is a sign of true malignance.
The pathology report indicated a high degree of malignance.
Her words were laced with a subtle malignance designed to undermine him.