We maligned him dreadfully when you come to think of it. [VERB noun] Either the managers have been maligned or they are not telling the truth. [VERB noun] If something is malign, it causes harm. ...the malign influence jealousy had on their lives. Reliance on sponsorship can have a malign effect on theatre groups. 3. See also much-maligned. More @Wikipedia
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