Malignant and Noxious

Malignant

Malignant adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.

Noxious is a synonym for malignant in help topic. In some cases you can use "Noxious" instead an adjective "Malignant".

Noxious

Noxious adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.
Usage example: noxious smog that for years has been encrusting the historic cathedral with soot

Malignant is a synonym for noxious in help topic. Sometimes you can use "Malignant" instead an adjective "Noxious".

Nearby Words: noxiousness, noxiously
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