Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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malign | No | Yes | Yes | No |
slander | Yes | No | Yes | No |
malign (noun) | slander (noun) |
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an abusive attack on a person's character or good name | |
words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another |
malign (adjective) | slander (adjective) |
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evil or harmful in nature or influence | |
having or exerting a malignant influence |
malign (verb) | slander (verb) |
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speak unfavorably about | charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone |