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malignMain Entry: 1ma·lign Pronunciation: \mə-ˈlīn\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English maligne, from Anglo-French, from Latin malignus, from male badly + gignere to beget — more at mal-, kin Date: 14th century 1 a : evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious <the malign effects of illicit drugs> b : malignant, virulent synonyms see sinister — ma·lign·ly adverb
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