Meaning: To speak badly of someone unfairly; to slander
Hindi: बदनाम करना
Synonyms: slander, defame, vilify, disparage
Antonyms: praise, honor, compliment
Asked in: IB ACIO 2023 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2022 T-1 · SSC MTS 2021
malign in SSC previous-year questions
- IB ACIO 2023 T-1 Synonyms
Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below
MalignAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Evil
Explanation:
Malign means having or showing a desire to cause harm, or to speak ill of someone; wicked or evil in nature (बुरा, हानिकारक).
• Nihilistic (अस्तित्वहीनता में विश्वास करने वाला): believes in nothing or rejects all values.
• Insurgent (विद्रोही): a rebel or revolutionary.
• Evil (बुरा, दुष्ट): morally wrong or harmful, which is closest to "malign."
• Radical (कट्टर): extreme or far-reaching, not the same as malign.
So, Evil is the synonym for "malign."
Examples
- “The media tried to malign his reputation.”
malign – questions
What is the meaning of malign in Hindi?
malign means “बदनाम करना” in Hindi. In English: To speak badly of someone unfairly; to slander
What are the synonyms of malign?
Synonyms of malign: slander, defame, vilify, disparage.
What is the opposite of malign?
Antonyms of malign: praise, honor, compliment.
Has malign been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – malign has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: IB ACIO 2023 T-1, SSC CHSL 2022 T-1, SSC MTS 2021.