9+ Synonyms for Malign & Similar Words
Definition of 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"
- having or exerting a malignant influence; "malevolent stars"; "a malefic force"
- verb
- speak unfavorably about; "She badmouths her husband everywhere"
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- What are synonyms for malign?
- Synonyms for malign include: evil, harmful, injurious, malefic, maleficent, malevolent, malignant, traduce, badmouth.
- How many synonyms does malign have?
- Malign has 9 synonyms.