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malignancy Synonyms

Another word for malignancy

Choosing another word for malignancy depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or presence of a cancerous growth, or a cancerous tumor itself that tends to invade surrounding tissue and metastasize.

Usage Example

"Early screening allowed the oncologist to detect the cancer before it could spread to other organs."

Strongest
cancer
Strong
carcinoma
neoplasm

• noun (Context 2)

The quality or state of being intensely malevolent, spiteful, or disposed to cause harm and suffering.

Usage Example

"The sheer malevolence of the rumor campaign damaged the reputation of several innocent colleagues."

Strongest
malevolence
malice
malignity
Strong
spite
virulence
animosity
hostility
venom

Opposites of malignancy

The opposite of malignancy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

benevolence
benignity
goodwill
benignancy
kindness
compassion
See all opposites of malignancy

• Nearby Words

maliciously
maliciousness
malign
malignancy
malignant
malignantly
malimbe

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Malignancy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/malignancy
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