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MALIGNS Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word maligns. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word maligns. (close relations)
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malignlymaligning

Best Alternative Words for MALIGNS

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calumniates
verbv
verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

defames
verbv
verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

disparages
verbv
verb

• express a negative opinion of

libels
verbv
noun

• a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

• the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks

verb

• print slanderous statements against

slanders
verbv
noun

• words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

• an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

smears
verb, nounv, n
noun

• slanderous defamation

• a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope

• a blemish made by dirt

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance

• make a smudge on; soil by smudging

• cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

vilifies
verbv
verb

• spread negative information about

badmouth
verbv
verb

• speak unfavorably about

evil
adjectiveadj
adjective

• morally bad or wrong

noun

• morally objectionable behavior

• the quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice

adjective satellite

• having the nature of vice

• having or exerting a malignant influence

malefic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or exerting a malignant influence

malevolent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred

• having or exerting a malignant influence

traduce
verbv
verb

• speak unfavorably about

drag through the mud
verb

• speak unfavorably about

Best Hypernyms For MALIGNS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for maligns, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
asperse besmirch calumniate defame denigrate slander smear smirch sully

Alternatives for CALUMNIATES

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