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malign

/məˈlaɪn/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To make defamatory statements about; to slander or traduce.
  2. To treat with malice; to show hatred toward; to abuse; to wrong.
  3. Evil or malignant in disposition, nature, intent or influence.
  4. Malevolent.
  5. Malignant.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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