malign

Example Sentences

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Dictators, autocrats and other malign actors strategically use humor as a type of diminutive to minimize their real intent and to distract the public and media.

From Salon

"As a teenager himself when he committed the offence, he was vulnerable to the malign influences that pray on our young people in today's online world," he added.

From BBC

Defence Secretary John Healey said the action was "in full compliance with international law", adding the UK "will not stand by as malign activity increases on the high seas".

From BBC

"I became a meme, I was the most maligned HR manager in HR history," Ms Cabot told The Times.

From BBC

Few parts of American corporations today are more important—and more maligned—than human-resource management.

From The Wall Street Journal