malign

Example Sentences

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The most important “and, I think, malign, change” has been the arrival of social media—or “antisocial media,” as he calls them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

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 • Jan. 18, 2026

In this case, the risks of re-traumatization or other malign mental health impacts would be much higher.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025

"The malicious and malign intent is really sinister," the officer said.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

“It's one thing to accuse me of laziness. But to malign the good name of America's greatest television judge—that's below the belt.”

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green