O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image
Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

maligner

/mælɪnaɪər/ verb · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does maligner mean?

verb

To speak or write falsely about someone in order to damage their reputation. To make something seem worse than it is.

Example

"The politician was accused of maligning his opponent with false accusations."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Synonyms for maligner

Antonyms of maligner

Rhymes with maligner

Etymologically related