malign
Day 18Level 1muh-LAHYN
to speak ill of
to speak ill of; slander
Part of Speech: verb
Synonyms:
defame
Antonyms:
praise, commend
Example Sentence:
The twin tunnels may work in malign concert with climate change to drive the endangered Sacramento winter-run Chinook salmon to extinction.
Related Words
adamant
Day 18inflexible
ad-uh-mant
unyielding in attitude; inflexible
annex (verb)
Day 18take over
uh-NEKS
to join, add or attach; take possession of (esp. without permission)
audacious
Day 18daring
aw-DAY-shuhs
fearless and daring
avid
Day 18eager, ardent
AV-id
eager, ardent
brawny
Day 18muscular
BRAW-nee
muscular; strong
brigand
Day 18bandit
BRIHG-uhnd
bandit, outlaw