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 executive director of Central Arkansas Library System, Nate Coulter, said the judge’s 49-page decision recognized the law as censorship, a violation of the Constitution and wrongly maligning librarians.

From Washington Times • Jul. 29, 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 Holland, J. G. (Josiah Gilbert)