Thesaurus
malign
Synonyms and Antonyms of malign
- He used his power for malign purposes.
compassionate, good, good-hearted, kind, kindhearted, kindly, sympathetic, warm, warmhearted
affable, agreeable, amiable, cordial, friendly, genial, gracious, nice, pleasant
affectionate, amorous, sweet, tender, tenderhearted
altruistic, high-minded, humanitarian, magnanimous, noble, philanthropic (also philanthropical)
Synonym Discussion of malign
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- a sinister aura haunts the place
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- exerting a corrupt and baleful influence
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- the malign effects of racism
malign
Synonyms and Antonyms of malign
- a candidate who believes that it is possible to win an election without maligning anyone
Synonym Discussion of malign
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- the most maligned monarch in British history
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- so traduced the governor that he was driven from office
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- both candidates aspersed the other's motives
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- no criminal was more vilified in the press
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- falsely calumniated as a traitor
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- sued them for defaming her reputation
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- town gossips slandered their good name
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