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malign

1 malign /məˈlaɪn/ verb
maligns; maligned; maligning
1 malign
/məˈlaɪn/
verb
maligns; maligned; maligning
Britannica Dictionary definition of MALIGN
[+ object] formal
: to say bad things about (someone or something) publicly : to criticize (someone or something) harshly or unfairly
2 malign /məˈlaɪn/ adjective
2 malign
/məˈlaɪn/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of MALIGN
[more malign; most malign] formal
: causing or intended to cause harm