malign

• Beschreibt etwas, das von Natur aus oder in seiner Wirkung böse ist oder in böswilliger Absicht schädlich ist.

Describes something that is evil in nature or effect, or harmful in intent.

1. Evil or harmful in natureC1formal

   Having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; malevolent.

   Bösartig

   • The dictator had a malign influence on the country.
   • She cast a malign glance at her rival.
   • His malign intentions were clear from the start.

   Synonymebadevilharmfulmalevolentmaliciousspitefulviciousvilevillainouswicked

   Antonymebenevolentbenignkind

2. Causing or threatening harm (medical)C1formalmedical

   Describing a disease, especially a tumor, that is harmful and likely to cause death.

   Bösartig

   • The biopsy revealed a malign tumor in the lung.
   • Malign growths require immediate medical intervention.
   • Doctors are concerned about the malign nature of the lesion.

   Synonymecancerousdeadlyfatalmalignantpernicious

   Antonymebenign

• Verb, das bedeutet, über jemanden böswillig oder verleumderisch zu sprechen oder zu schreiben, oft mit der Absicht, dessen Ruf zu schädigen.

A verb used to express the act of speaking about someone in a spitefully critical or harmful manner, often with the intent to damage their reputation.

1. Speak evil ofC1formal

   To speak about someone in a spitefully critical or harmful manner.

   Verleumden

   • The politician was maligned by the press for his controversial views.
   • She felt maligned by her colleagues' unfair accusations.
   • He maligned his rival's reputation with false rumors.

   Synonymeaspersecalumniatedefamedenigratedisparagelibelslandertraducevilify

   Antonymecommendextollaudpraise