malign

verb

Meaning

Speak about someone or something in a spitefully critical or harmful manner.

Examples

He was accused of maligning his former colleagues in an attempt to secure a promotion.
It is unfair to malign a person's character based on a single mistake.

Synonyms: bad-mouth, slander, defame, vilify, traduce

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malign

verb

Pronunciation: məˈlaɪn

Definition

Speak about someone or something in a spitefully critical or harmful manner.

Examples

He was accused of maligning his former colleagues in an attempt to secure a promotion.
It is unfair to malign a person's character based on a single mistake.
The tabloid newspaper continued to malign the actress despite the lack of evidence.

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