What does maligned mean?
Maligned means Assailed with contemptuous language.
Maligned
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Assailed with contemptuous language.
Definitions by Sense
- Assailed with contemptuous language
- simple past and past participle of malign
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Synonyms for maligned
Antonyms for maligned
Related Words
Word Forms
- more maligned
- most maligned
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for maligned?
Common synonyms include reviled, abused.
What is the opposite of maligned?
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How do you use maligned in a sentence?
Use maligned where its definition matches the intended context.
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