Malign
Verb/Adjectiveबुरा बोलना, द्वेषपूर्ण
Definition
To speak harmful untruths about someone; evil in nature or effect.
Contextual Sentence: "The tabloid chose to malign the celebrity with false accusations."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'mal' (bad) + 'sign'—a bad sign for someone’s reputation.
Synonyms
slander
vilify
defame
Antonyms
praise
commend
laud