Synonyms of maligns

maligns

verb

present tense third-person singular of malign

as in libels

to make untrue and harmful statements about

a candidate who believes that it is possible to win an election without maligning anyone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• libels
• smears
• humiliates
• vilifies
• defames
• disgraces
• discredits
• slanders
• denigrates
• disparages
• belittles
• detracts
• shames
• blackens
• traduces
• asperses
• calumniates
• dishonors
• disdains
• degrades
• humbles
• debases
• scorns
• abases

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exalts
• honors
• commends
• praises
• glorifies
• respects
• applauds
• admires
• regards
• esteems
• worships
• acclaims
• adores
• reveres
• venerates