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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ma•lign /məˈlaɪn/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object]- to speak harmful lies about;
to slander;
defame:She maligned her ex-husband whenever she could. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024ma•lign (mə līn′),USA pronunciation v.t. - to speak harmful untruths about;
speak evil of;
slander;
defame:to malign an honorable man.
adj. - evil in effect;
pernicious;
baleful;
injurious:The gloomy house had a malign influence upon her usually good mood. - having or showing an evil disposition;
malevolent;
malicious.
- Latin malignus. See mal-, benign
- Middle French
- Middle English maligne 1275–1325
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged libel, calumniate; disparage; revile, abuse, vilify.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged baneful.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged praise.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: malign /məˈlaɪn/ adj - evil in influence, intention, or effect
vb - (transitive) to slander or defame
Etymology: 14th Century: via Old French from Latin malīgnus spiteful, from malus evilmaˈligner n maˈlignly adv |