Question

the root mal means bad or evil. what does the word malignant mean?
escaping to another locatioh
causing harm or suffering
earning anothers trust

Explanation:

Given that the root "mal" means bad or evil, "malignant" implies something bad - like causing harm or suffering. Escaping to another location and earning another's trust do not relate to the negative - connotation of "mal".

Answer:

causing harm or suffering