Meaning & use
malign
To say harmful and often untrue things about someone, damaging their reputation.
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The article was accused of maligning the charity without any solid evidence.
He felt his rival had maligned him in front of the entire staff.
A note on using this word
As a verb, malign means to speak ill of someone; as an adjective, it means harmful or evil, as in 'a malign influence.'
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2. adjective
Evil in nature or intent, or having a harmful effect.
The novel traces a malign influence spreading quietly through the town.
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