Definition
Definition of maligned - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
unfair criticismcriticized unfairly or harshly
- The artist was maligned by the critics.
- The politician was maligned in the media.
- Her intentions were maligned by her colleagues.
Origin of maligned
Latin, malignare (to act maliciously)
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- French:calomnié, ...
- German:verleumdet, ...
- Italian:diffamato, ...
- Spanish:difamado, ...
- Portuguese:difamado, ...
- Chinese:被诽谤的, ...
- Japanese:中傷された, ...
- Arabic:مُشَوَّه السُّمْعَة, ...
- Hebrew:מֻשְׁמָץ, ...
- Russian:несправедливо оклеветанный, ...
- Ukrainian:несправедливо критикований, ...
- Hindi:अनुचित रूप से बदनाम किया गया, ...
Definition of malign - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
defamemake false statements to harm someone's reputation
- She was maligned by her political opponents.
Adjective
1.
moralityevil or harmful in nature or influence
- The malign forces threatened the village.
2.
medicalTECH. malignant, especially in medical contextsTECH.
- The doctor diagnosed a malign tumor.
Origin of malign
Latin, malignus (wicked)
Examples of malign in a sentence
The article was written to malign the company's reputation. The malign influence of the dictator spread fear. Her malign intentions were evident to everyone. The malign cells spread rapidly through the body. She was relieved to find the growth was not malign.
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- French:diffamer, maléfique, ...
- German:verleumden, böse, ...
- Italian:diffamare, maligno, ...
- Spanish:difamar, maligno, ...
- Portuguese:difamar, maligno, ...
- Chinese:诽谤, 邪恶的, ...
- Japanese:中傷する, 悪意のある, ...
- Arabic:افْتَرَى, خَبِيث, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַשְׁמִיץ, מַזִּיק, ...
- Russian:оклеветать, злой, ...
- Ukrainian:очорнювати, злий, ...
- Hindi:बदनाम करना, दुष्ट, ...
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