Definition of malign
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
the malign effects of illicit drugs
2
: having or showing intense often vicious ill will : malevolent
gave him a malign look
malign
verb
maligned; maligning; maligns
Definition of malign (Entry 2 of 2)
: to utter injuriously misleading or false reports about : speak evil of
Her supporters say that she has been unfairly maligned in the press.
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The first known use of malign was in the 14th century
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