Meaning of the word maligned in English

What does maligned mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

maligned

US /məˈlaɪnd/
UK /məˈlaɪnd/

Adjective

spoken about in an evil or harmful way; slandered

Example:
Despite being constantly maligned by the media, the politician maintained his integrity.
The company felt maligned by the negative reviews, believing they were unfair.