malign

adjective

/məˈlaɪn/ formal

Definition

› causing or intending to cause harm or evil: Foreign domination had a malign influence on local politics. She describes pornography as 'a malign industry'.Unkind, cruel and unfeelingViolent or aggressiveTreating people or animals badlyInsults and abuse malignity

/məˈlɪɡ.nə.ti/

/-t̬i/ noun [U]

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