malign

• Décrit quelque chose de mauvais par nature ou par effet, ou de nuisible par intention, y compris en médecine une tumeur cancéreuse.

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.

   Malveillant

   • 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.

   Synonymesbadevilharmfulmalevolentmaliciousspitefulviciousvilevillainouswicked

   Antonymesbenevolentbenignkind

2. Causing or threatening harm (medical)C1formalmedical

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

   malin (en médecine)

   • 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.

   Synonymescancerousdeadlyfatalmalignantpernicious

   Antonymesbenign

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer l'action de parler de manière malveillante ou critique de quelqu'un, souvent dans le but de nuire à sa réputation.

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.

   Dire du mal de quelqu'un

   • 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.

   Synonymesaspersecalumniatedefamedenigratedisparagelibelslandertraducevilify

   Antonymescommendextollaudpraise