Associations to the word «Malign»

Wiktionary

MALIGN, adjective. Evil or malignant in disposition, nature, intent or influence.
MALIGN, adjective. Malevolent.
MALIGN, adjective. (oncology) malignant
MALIGN, verb. (transitive) To make defamatory statements about; to slander or traduce.
MALIGN, verb. (transitive) (archaic) To treat with malice; to show hatred toward; to abuse; to wrong.

Dictionary definition

MALIGN, verb. Speak unfavorably about; "She badmouths her husband everywhere".
MALIGN, adjective. Evil or harmful in nature or influence; "prompted by malign motives"; "believed in witches and malign spirits"; "gave him a malign look"; "a malign lesion".
MALIGN, adjective. Having or exerting a malignant influence; "malevolent stars"; "a malefic force".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke