malign

🇬🇧 UK/mə'laɪn/🇺🇸 US/mә'lain/

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Definitions

v.

To say harmful and false things about someone; to slander or defame

诽谤，中伤，说坏话

adj.

Evil or harmful in nature, intent, or influence

恶意的，有害的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

malignother

=malign

Example Sentences

1.
Critics maligned the director's controversial film with unfounded accusations.
2.
The politician was maligned in the media for his unpopular policies.
3.
A malign influence gradually corrupted the organization from within.

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