Definitions and Examples of malignant, harmful, dangerous
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Tending to be severe and become progressively worse; cancerous.
Example
The doctor was concerned that the tumor might be malignant and ordered further tests.
Causing or likely to cause harm or injury.
Example
Exposure to radiation can be harmful to your health.
Likely to cause harm or injury; involving risk or hazards.
Example
Swimming in the ocean during a storm can be very dangerous.
Key Differences: malignant vs harmful vs dangerous
- 1Malignant is specifically used to describe cancerous growths or tumors.
- 2Harmful describes something that can cause harm or injury.
- 3Dangerous refers to something that involves risk or hazards.
Effective Usage of malignant, harmful, dangerous
- 1Medical Context: Use malignant to describe cancerous growths or tumors.
- 2Everyday Life: Use harmful and dangerous to describe things that can cause harm or injury.
- 3Warning Labels: Use harmful and dangerous on warning labels to alert people of potential risks.
Remember this!
The antonyms of benign are malignant, harmful, and dangerous. Malignant is used in medical contexts to describe cancerous growths, while harmful and dangerous are used in everyday life to describe things that can cause harm or injury. Use these words in appropriate contexts to communicate effectively and warn of potential risks.
