maligned

Meanings

• Adjective

  Slandered or falsely criticized.

  - "He was maligned unjustly for a crime he did not commit."
  - "The politician's opponents maligned his character during the election campaign."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with maligned
malignant , malinger , maladjusted

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Variants

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maligned , much maligned , malign , maligning , maligns

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Etymology

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From Old French maligne, maligne, from maligne 'malicious, harmful'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'maligned' comes from the Old French word 'maligne', which means 'malicious' or 'harmful'.

2. In medieval Europe, being maligned was a serious accusation that could lead to imprisonment or even execution.

3. The term 'maligned reputation' refers to a person's reputation that has been unfairly harmed or damaged.

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Related Concepts

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1. Slander: A false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.

2. Defamation: The act of making a false statement that harms someone's reputation.

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Culture

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In literature, 'maligned' is often used to describe a character who is unjustly criticized or defamed. In art, there are paintings and sculptures depicting the theme of being maligned or falsely accused.

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