as in malice
the desire to cause pain for the satisfaction of doing harm
her irrepressible malignancy was such that she even attacked her friends behind their backs
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Recent Examples of malignancy
The bad feelings of betrayal die hard and that malignancy that surrounds Irving will take on a greater dimension under the hot lights of the NBA Finals.
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Rich Thompson, Boston Herald, 5 June 2024
The American Cancer Society identifies it as a factor in 40% of all cancer cases and 50% of cancer deaths, with clear links to malignancies of the uterus, esophagus, kidney, liver and gallbladder.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Mustang Bio's pipeline focuses on CAR T therapies for hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, with ongoing collaborations with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and City of Hope.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Suspicion of malignancy: If imaging raises concerns about the potential for cancer, surgical removal is often recommended to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment.
—Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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Rich Thompson, Boston Herald, 5 June 2024
The American Cancer Society identifies it as a factor in 40% of all cancer cases and 50% of cancer deaths, with clear links to malignancies of the uterus, esophagus, kidney, liver and gallbladder.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Mustang Bio's pipeline focuses on CAR T therapies for hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, with ongoing collaborations with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and City of Hope.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Suspicion of malignancy: If imaging raises concerns about the potential for cancer, surgical removal is often recommended to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment.
—Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malignancy
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Pete Hegseth, Trump’s profoundly unqualified defense secretary, made the malice clear by calling explicitly for Brown’s ouster along with that of any other officer involved with DEI.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2025
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Woe’s Hollow is where Kier Eagan first tamed the four tempers of the human soul: woe, frolic, dread, and malice.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 Feb. 2025
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Youngsters release less venom but their poison can be more potent, according to Taylor.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Feb. 2025
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Some fans will likely direct venom toward Beal, accusing him of putting his own wishes ahead of the team’s.—
Doug Haller,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Flanked by cardboard cutouts of the 37th U.S. President bowling, the brothers discuss much more than their hatred of the man, including dropping out of law school, pro sports, and credit cards.—
Will DiGravio,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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Our region has enough violence, hatred and incitement without more being added from the outside.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Ex-College Soccer Player Accused of Killing Fellow Athlete Brother, Cat Using Knife, Golf Club: Prosecutors He was also charged with animal cruelty for allegedly killing a cat who lived in the apartment.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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He is also charged with third- and fourth-degree weapons charges related to possession of a golf club and knife, as well as animal cruelty related to the death of a family cat.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Malignancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malignancy. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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