Added 9 October 2026
malign
/məˈlaɪn/ adjective
In Latin: malignus Wiktionary
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- Evil or malignant in disposition, nature, intent or influence.
- Malevolent.
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Malignant.
a malign ulcer
verb
- To make defamatory statements about; to slander or traduce.
- To treat with malice; to show hatred toward; to abuse; to wrong.
Origin
From Middle English maligne, from Old French maligne, from Latin malignus, from malus (“bad”) + genus (“sort, kind”). Compare benign.
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