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Malign [muh-lahyn]

VERB, ADJECTIVE

Verb

  • To speak evil of someone or something.
  • To utter misleading or false reports about someone or something.

Adjective

  • Evil in effect.
  • Having or showing vicious ill will.
Example

"I would not favour you in maligning an honourable man."

"I want to stay away from the malign effects of alcohol."

Synonyms

Verb: Besmirch, Denigrate, Disparage, Insult, Misrepresent, Insult, Misrepresent, Revile, Smear, Calumniate

Adjective: Antagonistic, Antipathetic, Bad, Baleful, Evil, Harmful, Hateful, Hostile, Inimical, Malefic

Antonyms

Verb: Clean, Compliment, Flatter, Laud, Praise, Aid, Approve, Assist, Benefit, Cleanse, Commend, Exalt, Fix

Adjective: Aiding, Benign, Helpful, Nice

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