Malign means to speak evil of someone, bad-mouth, or defame. A woman's hatred for her ex-husband led her to malign anyone who dated him.
Maligno significa hablar mal de alguien, menospreciar o difamar. El odio de una mujer hacia su exmarido la llevó a difamar a cualquiera que saliera con él.
| Word | malign |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | V. |
| Definition | speak evil of; bad-mouth; defame. |
| Sentence | Her hatred of her ex-husband ran so deep that she maligned anyone who even casually dated him. |
Tags: psat
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