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malign meaning in Hindi

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malign verb

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

  1. IB ACIO 2023 T-1 Synonyms

    Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below
    Malign

    Answer & 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."

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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.

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