— maligner , n. — malignly , adv.
/meuh luyn"/ , v.t.
1. to speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; slander; defame: to malign an honorable man.
adj.
2. evil in effect; pernicious; baleful; injurious: The gloomy house had a malign influence upon her usually good mood.
3. having or showing an evil disposition; malevolent; malicious.
[ 1275-1325; ME maligne malignus. See MAL-, BENIGN ]
Syn. 1. libel, calumniate; disparage; revile, abuse, vilify. 2. baneful.
Ant. 1. praise.