malign

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Evil or malignant in disposition, nature, intent or influence.

   • Witchcraft may be by operation of malign spirits.
2. 2

   Malevolent.

   • He was sure they [the stars] were arranged in some order which had a secret and malign significance.
3. 3

   Malignant.

   • a malign ulcer
   • malign ulcers
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   1. 4

      To make defamatory statements about

      To make defamatory statements about; to slander or traduce.

      • To be envied and shot at; to be maligned standing, and to be despised falling.
      • The obvious joy of England's players and supporters after that dramatic finale was another indicator that the Uefa Nations League, mocked and maligned at its inception, is capturing the public's imagination.
   2. 5

      To treat with malice

      To treat with malice; to show hatred toward; to abuse; to wrong.

      • The people practice what mischiefs and villainies they will against private men, whom they malign by stealing their goods, or murdering them.

The neighborhood

• antonymbenign
• neighbormalignant