malign

Example Sentences

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The most important “and, I think, malign, change” has been the arrival of social media—or “antisocial media,” as he calls them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

The 99-year lease back of Diego Garcia would cost the UK £101m a year, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said at the time, adding that it was necessary to protect the base from "malign influence".

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Dictators, autocrats and other malign actors strategically use humor as a type of diminutive to minimize their real intent and to distract the public and media.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

In this case, the risks of re-traumatization or other malign mental health impacts would be much higher.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025

Dany caught a glimpse of a malign black face, almost human, and an arched tail dripping venom . . . and then the box flew from her hand in pieces, turning end over end.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin