<p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>to speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; slander; defame: to malign an honorable man.</li><li>Synonyms: vilify, abuse, revile, disparage, calumniate, libel</li><li>Antonyms: praise</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective:</strong></p><ul><li>evil in effect; pernicious; baleful; injurious: The gloomy house had a malign influence upon her usually good mood.</li><li>Synonyms: baneful</li><li>having or showing an evil disposition; malevolent; malicious</li></ul>