malign
/məˈlaɪn/
ma · lign
mə · ˈlaɪn
English Definition
v. slander defame harm
Significado en Español
difamar, calumniar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vu khống, phỉ báng
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Example Sentence
He tried to malign her reputation with false accusations.
他试图用虚假指控诽谤她的名声。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
mal (bad) + ign (fire, derived meaning defame) → defame, malicious.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that most nearly means the same as “malign”:
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A
praise
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B
support
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C
slander
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D
ignore
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C — slander.
“malign” means v. slander defame harm
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
It is cruel to ______ an honest person with completely false accusations.
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A
praise
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B
honor
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C
defend
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D
malign
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D — malign.
“malign” means v. slander defame harm
Common questions about “malign”
What does “malign” mean?
malign — v. slander defame harm. In Chinese: 诽谤，诋毁.
How do you pronounce “malign”?
malign is pronounced /məˈlaɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ma · lign.
How do you use “malign” in a sentence?
He tried to malign her reputation with false accusations. (他试图用虚假指控诽谤她的名声。)
What are synonyms for “malign”?
slander, defame — all close in meaning to malign (v. slander defame harm).
Is “malign” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. malign appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “malign”?
mal (bad) + ign (fire, derived meaning defame) → defame, malicious.
