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- DictionaryMa·lign/məˈlīn/
adjective
- 1. evil in nature or effect; malevolent: "she had a strong and malign influence"
verb
- 1. speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner: "don't you dare malign her in my presence"
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verb (used with object) to speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; slander; defame: to malign an honorable man. adjective. evil in effect; pernicious; baleful; injurious: The gloomy house had a malign influence upon her usually good mood. having or showing an evil disposition; malevolent; malicious: Recommended videos. Powered by AnyClip.
Definitions of 'malign' 1. If you malign someone, you say unpleasant and untrue things about them. [formal] [...] 2. If something is malign, it causes harm. [formal] [...] 3. See also much-maligned. More. Pronunciations of the word 'malign' British English: məlaɪnAmerican English: məlaɪn. More. Conjugations of 'malign'
Definition of malign adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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Etymology
From Middle English maligne, from Old French maligne, from Latin malignus, from malus (“bad”) + genus (“sort, kind”). Compare benign.
Pronunciation
1. enPR: mə-līn', IPA(key): /məˈlaɪn/ 2. Rhymes: -aɪn
Adjective
malign (comparative more malign, superlative most malign) 1. Evil or malignant in disposition, nature, intent or influence. 1.1. 1631, Francis [Bacon], “(please specify |century=I to X)”, in Sylua Syluarum: Or A Naturall Historie. In Ten Centuries.[…], 3rd edition, London: […] William Rawley; [p]rinted by J[ohn] H[aviland] for William Lee[…], →OCLC: 1.1.1. Witchcraft may be by operation of malignspirits. 1.2. 1951 February, Cecil J. Allen, “British Locomotive Practice and Performance”, in Rai...
Etymology
From Latin malignus.
Adjective
malign (masculine and feminine malign, neuter malignt, definite singular and plural maligne) 1. (medicine) malignant
References
1. “malign” in The Bokmål Dictionary. 2. “malign” in Det Norske Akademis ordbok (NAOB).
Alternative forms
1. malin — dated
Adjective
malign m or n (feminine singular malignă, masculine plural maligni, feminine and neuter plural maligne) 1. (medicine) malign 1.1. Antonym: benign 2. (rare, dated) evil 2.1. Synonym: răutăcios
Adjective
malign (not comparable) 1. (medicine) malignant 1.1. Synonym: elakartad 1.2. Antonyms: benign, godartad 1.3. malignt melanom 1.3.1. malignantmelanoma
References
1. malign in Svensk ordbok (SO) 2. malign in Svenska Akademiens ordlista (SAOL) 3. malign in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)
When something is characterized as malign, it implies a deliberate and often secretive attempt to hurt or undermine others, whether through actions, words, or intentions. This term can apply to malign influence, malign rumors, or malign behavior, highlighting the harmful and destructive nature of such actions or intentions.
verb. These are words and phrases related to malign. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of malign. A fair politician should debate the issues and not just malign his opponent. Synonyms. slander. defame. speak ill of. revile. abuse. belittle. disparage. derogate. denigrate. deprecate. vilify.
having or showing an evil disposition; malevolent; malicious. Latin malignus. See mal -, benign. Middle French. Middle English maligne 1275–1325. ma•lign′er, n. ma•lign′ly, adv. 1. libel, calumniate; disparage; revile, abuse, vilify. 2. baneful. 1. praise. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: malign /məˈlaɪn/ adj.
