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Malignantly

Part of speech: Adverb

Definition:

Malignantly refers to the manner of doing something in a harmful, malevolent, or malicious way.

Sense 1:

In a cancerous manner, spreading or progressing aggressively and destructively.

Example sentence: The tumor grew malignantly and soon required surgery.

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Sense 2:

In an evil or spiteful manner; intending harm or showing ill will.

Example sentence: The villain grinned malignantly as he executed his sinister plan.

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Sense 3:

With hatred, hostility, or contempt.

Example sentence: The students glared malignantly at the teacher who had failed them.

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Sense 4:

Referring to something done with extreme negativity or adverse effects.

Example sentence: The company suffered malignantly after the scandal was exposed.

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