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malign

/məˈlaɪn/
verb
  1. To speak about someone or something in a harmful, untrue, or negative way; to slander.
    • She felt the article maligned her character by suggesting she was dishonest.
    • It is unfair to malign an entire group based on the actions of a few.
    • Politicians often malign their opponents during election campaigns.
Synonyms
defameslander
Antonyms
praisecommend
adjective
  1. Causing or intending to cause harm; evil in nature or effect.
    • His malign influence turned the team against each other.
    • Doctors discovered a malign tumor that required immediate treatment.
    • The witch cast a malign spell on the village, causing crops to wither.
Synonyms
harmful
Antonyms
benign
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