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malign
/məˈlaɪn/
verb
To make defamatory statements about; to slander or traduce.
To treat with malice; to show hatred toward; to abuse; to wrong.
adjective
Evil or malignant in disposition, nature, intent or influence.
Malevolent.
Malignant.
"a malign ulcer"
Antonymsbenign
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