malign (Meaning)
malign (v)
speak unfavorably about
malign (a)
evil or harmful in nature or influence
malign (s)
having or exerting a malignant influence
malign (a.)
Having an evil disposition toward others; harboring violent enmity; malevolent; malicious; spiteful; -- opposed to benign.
Unfavorable; unpropitious; pernicious; tending to injure; as, a malign aspect of planets.
Malignant; as, a malign ulcer.
To treat with malice; to show hatred toward; to abuse; to wrong; to injure.
To speak great evil of; to traduce; to defame; to slander; to vilify; to asperse.
malign (v. i.)
To entertain malice.
Synonyms & Antonyms of malign
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- bitter
- catty
- virulent
- bad
- jealous
- nasty
- malevolent
- malignant
- evil
- bitchy
- venomous
- poisonous
- spiteful
- despiteful
- mean
Antonyms:
- benignant
- amorous
- amiable
- agreeable
- kindhearted
- cordial
- benignant
- friendly
- sweet
- pleasant
- gracious
- nice
- pleasant
- unmalicious
- gracious
- genial
- affectionate
- kindhearted
- nice
- affectionate
- affable
- compassionate
- good-hearted
- amorous
- amiable
- genial
- good-hearted
- friendly
- unmalicious
- cordial
- affable
- sweet
- compassionate
- agreeable
Synonyms:
- unloving
- inimical
- acrid
- opprobrious
- scurvy
- mean-spirited
- rancorous
- scornful
- snakelike
- vitriolic
- baneful
- unkind
- disparaging
- envious
- scoundrelly
- contemptuous
- disdainful
- baleful
- deprecating
- devious
- jaundiced
- resentful
- snotty
- caustic
- harsh
- derogatory
- scathing
- hostile
- vindictive
- snide
- acrimonious
- obnoxious
- unkindly
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malign Sentence Examples
- The politician's malign attacks on his opponent damaged her reputation beyond repair.
- The malign tumor continued to grow aggressively, threatening the patient's life.
- The tabloid's malign gossip about the celebrity caused immense distress and humiliation.
- The malign influence of the cult leader led his followers into a dangerous abyss.
- The company's malign practices were exposed in a damaging exposé, resulting in a loss of public trust.
- The malign sorcerer cast an evil spell on the innocent village, plunging it into darkness.
- The malign spirit possessed the young woman, causing her to behave erratically and violently.
- The malign influence of money corrupted the once-noble institution, turning it into a haven for greed.
- The malign nature of the disease left the patient in constant pain and despair.
- The malign propaganda spread by the enemy aimed to undermine the morale and unity of the nation.
FAQs About the word malign
speak unfavorably about, evil or harmful in nature or influence, having or exerting a malignant influenceHaving an evil disposition toward others; harboring vio
malicious, vicious, cruel, hateful, bitter, catty, virulent, bad, jealous, nasty
benevolent, benign, kindly, warm, kind, loving, loving, good, sympathetic, kind
The politician's malign attacks on his opponent damaged her reputation beyond repair.
The malign tumor continued to grow aggressively, threatening the patient's life.
The tabloid's malign gossip about the celebrity caused immense distress and humiliation.
The malign influence of the cult leader led his followers into a dangerous abyss.
