evil or harmful in nature or influence; prompted by malign motives; believed in witches and malign spirits; gave him a malign look; a malign lesion'

having or exerting a malignant influence; malevolent stars; a malefic force

[ Syn: malefic , malevolent , evil ]

speak unfavorably about; She badmouths her husband everywhere

[ Syn: badmouth , traduce , drag through the mud ]