malign

1. V-T If you malign someone, you say unpleasant and untrue things about them. 中伤[正式]

We maligned him dreadfully when you come to think of it. 回头想想，我们当时很恶毒地中伤了他。

2. ADJ If something is malign, it causes harm. 有害的[正式] [ADJ n]

...the malign influence jealousy had on their lives. …嫉妒对他们的生活产生的有害影响。

3. →see also much-maligned