malign

Meanings

• verb

  To speak or write about someone or something in a critical or damaging way.

  - "He maligns his former boss in every interview."
  - "The gossip column maligns celebrities for entertainment."

• verb

  Causing harm or injury.

  - "The disease maligns the body over time."
  - "The malign influence of the new neighbor is becoming apparent."

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Pronunciation

1. /məˈlaɪn/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=827789"

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Antonyms

benign

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with malign
align , maligne , palliate , ransom , saline

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Variants

List of all variants of malign that leads to same result
malign , malignly , maligned , maligning , maligns

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Forms

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maligns, malignant, malignancy

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Etymology

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From Latin maliginosus, maligena, from malus, bad.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'malignant' is often used to describe a cancer that grows and spreads rapidly.

2. In medieval Europe, 'malign' was believed to be caused by demons or evil spirits.

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Related Concepts

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1. Malice: Intentionally causing harm or injury to someone or something.

2. Defamation: Making false statements that harm the reputation of someone or something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'malign' is often used to describe the actions of villains or enemies. In art, it can represent the destructive or harmful aspects of nature or human nature. In music, it can be used as a metaphor for a negative influence or force.

How to Memorize "malign"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person speaking negatively about someone or something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'malign' with harm or injury.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'malign' starts with the same letters as 'malicious' and 'malefactor'.

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