Malign

Meaning

evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous

to speak harmful untruths about someone; to slander or defame

Example Sentences

He spread malign rumors about his colleague.

She felt hurt when her rivals tried to malign her reputation.

Example Expressions

malign influence

Synonyms

evil, harmful, wicked, bad, slander, defame, vilify, disparage, smear

Entry 1

evil, harmful, wicked, bad

Entry 2

slander, defame, vilify, disparage, smear

Antonyms

benign, good, beneficial, kind, praise, commend, extol

Entry 1

benign, good, beneficial, kind

Entry 2

praise, commend, extol

Collocations

malign influence, malign forces, malign intent, malign character, malign force

Entry 1

malign influence, malign forces, malign intent

Entry 2

malign influence, malign intent, malign character, malign force