Meaning of the word malign in English

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malign

US /məˈlaɪn/
UK /məˈlaɪn/

Adjective

1.

causing or intending to cause harm or evil:

Example:
Foreign domination had a malign influence on local politics.

Verb

1.

to say false and unpleasant things about someone, or to criticize someone unfairly:

Example:
She has recently been maligned in the gossip columns of several newspapers.
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