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malign

[/məˈlaɪn/]
verb/adjective
maligner (verb); maligno (adjective)
1. (verb) to speak about someone in a spiteful or mocking way; to slander or defame
Don't malign his character without evidence.
Não maligne seu caráter sem provas.
2. (adjective) evil in nature; harmful or dangerous; (medical) relating to a malignant tumor
The malign influence spread through the organization.
A influência maligna se espalhou pela organização.
Synonyms
slanderdefamevilifydisparageevilsinisterpernicious
Antonyms
praisecommendbenignkindharmless

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maligner; maligno
Standard usage in both verb and adjective forms
Portugal
maligner; maligno
Standard usage, adjective form more common in medical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

malign intent
malign influence
malign someone's reputation
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