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malign
(verb)
malign
(verb)
Meaning
to speak about someone in a harmful way
Example
"She refused to malign her opponent, choosing instead to focus on her own strengths."
Synonyms
slanderdefamevilify
Antonyms
praisecommendhonor
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Word origin
From Latin 'malignus', meaning 'evil, malicious'.
Related word forms
adjective: malignant
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