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Maligned

Verb / mʌˈlaɪnd / Another word for maligned — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to speak about someone in a way that is not kind or true

Synonyms & similar words

malign dragthroughthemud badmouth traduce slander defame smear vilify besmirch traduce calumniate denigrate disparage slur malign libel tarnish revile blacken asperse discredit belittle backbite deprecate

Example sentences

  1. The politician maligned their opponent during the debate by spreading rumors about their personal life.
  2. The gossip magazine maligned the celebrity by publishing false stories about them.
  3. Teachers should not maligned their students in front of their classmates.
  4. It is important to fact-check information before maligned someone online.
  5. Maligned others will only bring negativity into your life and hurt those around you.

Quotes

  • The only way to deal with the maligned world is to take it apart and piece it back together in your own image. - Rick Owens
  • Truth is generally the best vindication against slander. - Abraham Lincoln
  • Falsehood is a perennial spring. - Mark Twain

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