Malign | Mean of malign in English Dictionary
/məˈlaɪn/
- Verb
- to say bad things about (someone or something) publicly
- Her supporters say she is being unfairly maligned in the press.
- I did not intend to malign [=impugn] his motives.
- They have given up their much-maligned [=widely criticized] attempt to reform tax policy.
- causing or intended to cause harm
- He has used his power for malign [=malevolent] purposes.