Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
malign
verb
/məˈlaɪn/
Definition
To speak about someone in a spitefully critical manner.
Examples
- She chose not to malign her former colleague despite their past differences.
- The critics malign the movie without giving it a fair chance.
Meaning
Malign means to be harmful or to speak evil of someone, often with the intent to harm their reputation.
Synonyms
- slander
- belittle
- defame
- vilify
