- present participle of malign.
maligning
Example Sentences
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I am in no way maligning Tracey’s question, though.
From Slate ● Dec. 28, 2024
Schultz and Gershman expect that, should Carroll proceed with another complaint and trial, Trump will receive much steeper punitive damages than previously adjudged as the court attempts to further deter him from maligning her.
From Salon ● Mar. 11, 2024
The 50-year-old journalist was living in Kenya to avoid arrest at home on charges of maligning the powerful military.
From Washington Times ● May 25, 2023
FBI and Justice Department policy cautions against discussing ongoing investigations, both to protect the integrity of the inquiries and to avoid unfairly maligning someone who is being scrutinized but winds up ultimately not being charged.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 12, 2022
Whether I shall proceed in law against these scoundrels for maligning me, I have not determined.
From Sevenoaks by J. G. (Josiah Gilbert) Holland
