malignant
used in Oliver Twist

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harmful or evil

or in medicine: characterized by progressive and uncontrolled harmful growth — especially of a tumor

'I couldn't have believed it, sir' said Mrs Mann, holding up her hands, and looking malignantly at Dick.
Chapter 17 — Oliver's Destiny Continuing Unpropitious, Brings a Great.... (54% in)

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