Malign ( verb , adjective )

(As a verb)

Malign ( verb )

1. To speak evil of; to defame.
2. To influence or affect adversely; to harm.
3. To have or show an evil disposition or intent; to be malevolent.

Origin:

From middle english malignen, from old french maligner, from latin malignare ("to speak ill of, to defame"), from malignus ("evil, wicked").

Examples:

1. He maligned her reputation with false rumors.
2. The company's reputation was maligned by the negative press.
3. She maligned his character in front of everyone.
4. The malign influence of the dark wizard was felt throughout the kingdom.
5. The malign tumor was spreading rapidly.

(As an adjective)

Malign ( adjective )

1. To speak evil of; to defame.
2. To influence or affect adversely; to harm.
3. To have or show an evil disposition or intent; to be malevolent.

Origin:

From middle english malignen, from old french maligner, from latin malignare ("to speak ill of, to defame"), from malignus ("evil, wicked").

Examples:

1. He maligned her reputation with false rumors.
2. The company's reputation was maligned by the negative press.
3. She maligned his character in front of everyone.
4. The malign influence of the dark wizard was felt throughout the kingdom.
5. The malign tumor was spreading rapidly.