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malignantly Synonyms
Another word for malignantly
Choosing another word for malignantly depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a spiteful, malevolent, or intentionally harmful manner.
Usage Example
"The anonymous critic wrote malevolently about the young artist's debut exhibition."
Strongest
malevolently
maliciously
Strong
spitefully
viciously
venomously
hostilely
vindictively
• adverb (Context 2)
In an invasive, uncontrollable, or life-threatening way (especially regarding the growth or spread of a disease or tumor).
Usage Example
"The biopsy confirmed that the abnormal cells had begun to divide virulently."
Strong
virulently
destructively
perniciously
Weak
invasively
Opposites of malignantly
The opposite of malignantly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
benignly
benevolently
kindly
harmlessly
compassionately
charitably
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Malignantly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/malignantly