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maligning (Verb (present participle/gerund))

The act of speaking or writing about someone in an unfairly critical or spiteful manner. It involves making harmful statements intended to damage a person's reputation or character.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Mal' (bad) 'Line' (of speech). If you are maligning someone, you are giving them a 'Bad Line' of talk.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Pronouncing the 'g'. → /məˈlaɪnɪŋ/

Using it instead of 'malignant'. → The tumor is malignant.

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