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- [muh-lahyn]
- /məˈlaɪn/
- /məˈlaɪn/
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- [muh-lahyn]
- /məˈlaɪn/
Definitions of malign word
- verb with object malign to speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; slander; defame: to malign an honorable man. 1
- adjective malign evil in effect; pernicious; baleful; injurious: The gloomy house had a malign influence upon her usually good mood. 1
- adjective malign having or showing an evil disposition; malevolent; malicious. 1
- noun malign Evil in nature or effect; malevolent. 1
- adjective malign evil 1
- transitive verb malign say bad things about 1
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Origin of malign
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English maligne < Middle French < Latin malignus. See mal-, benign
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Parts of speech for Malign
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
malign popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
malign usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for malign
adj malign
- antagonistic — If a person is antagonistic to someone or something, they show hatred or dislike towards them.
- antipathetic — having or arousing a strong aversion
- bad — If you say that it is bad that something happens, you mean it is unacceptable, unfortunate, or wrong.
- baleful — Baleful means harmful, or expressing harmful intentions.
- baneful — destructive, poisonous, or fatal
verb malign
- sully — to soil, stain, or tarnish.
- revile — to assail with contemptuous or opprobrious language; address or speak of abusively.
- tarnish — to dull the luster of (a metallic surface), especially by oxidation; discolor.
- smear — to spread or daub (an oily, greasy, viscous, or wet substance) on or over something: to smear butter on bread.
- taint — the area between the testicles or vulva and the anus; the perineum.
adjective malign
- hurtful — causing hurt or injury; injurious; harmful.
- damaging — causing or capable of causing damages; harmful; injurious.
- negative — expressing or containing negation or denial: a negative response to the question.
- evil — Profoundly immoral and malevolent.
- aspersive — to attack with false, malicious, and damaging charges or insinuations; slander.
Antonyms for malign
adj malign
- helpful — giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service: Your comments were very helpful.
- aiding — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- benign — You use benign to describe someone who is kind, gentle, and harmless.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
verb malign
- clean — Something that is clean is free from dirt or unwanted marks.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- honor — honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
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