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- [muh-lahyn]
- /məˈlaɪn/
- /məˈlaɪn/
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- [muh-lahyn]
- /məˈlaɪn/
Definitions of maligned word
- verb with object maligned to speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; slander; defame: to malign an honorable man. 1
- adjective maligned evil in effect; pernicious; baleful; injurious: The gloomy house had a malign influence upon her usually good mood. 1
- adjective maligned having or showing an evil disposition; malevolent; malicious. 1
- noun maligned Assailed with contemptuous language. 1
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Origin of maligned
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 Maligned
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
maligned 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for maligned
adj maligned
verb maligned
- defamed — Simple past tense and past participle of defame.
- criticized — to censure or find fault with.
- badmouthed — Simple past tense and past participle of badmouth.
- smeared — to spread or daub (an oily, greasy, viscous, or wet substance) on or over something: to smear butter on bread.
- libeled — (US) Simple past tense and past participle of libel.
Antonyms for maligned
verb maligned
- praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- cleaned — free from dirt; unsoiled; unstained: She bathed and put on a clean dress.
- complimented — Simple past tense and past participle of compliment.
- flattered — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
- lauded — to praise; extol.
Top questions with maligned
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