maligns; maligned; maligning
maligns; maligned; maligning
Learner's definition of MALIGN
[+ object] formal
: to say bad things about (someone or something) publicly : to criticize (someone or something) harshly or unfairly诽谤;污蔑;中伤 -
Her supporters say she is being unfairly maligned in the press.她的支持者说她受到了媒体的恶意中伤。
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I did not intend to malign [=impugn] his motives.我无意指责他的动机。
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They have given up their much-maligned [=widely criticized] attempt to reform tax policy.他们放弃了饱受批评的税改尝试。
2 malign /məˈlaɪn/ adjective
2 malign
/məˈlaɪn/
adjective
Learner's definition of MALIGN
[more malign; most malign] formal
: causing or intended to cause harm有害的;不良的