MALIGNS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

having or exerting a malignant influence

Example: malevolent stars; a malefic force

Part of speech: Adjective

evil or harmful in nature or influence

Example: prompted by malign motives; believed in witches and malign spirits; gave him a malign look; a malign lesion

Part of speech: Verb

speak unfavorably about

Example: She badmouths her husband everywhere

Malign, Traduce, Badmouth, Drag through the mud