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单词 maligned
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maligned

adjective

ma·​ligned mə-ˈlīnd How to pronounce maligned (audio)
: spoken about in an injurious way : harshly or unfairly criticized
Roma, the largest ethnic minority in Eastern Europe, are perhaps the region's most misunderstood, most persecuted, and maligned minority. Carol Silverman
… an aerospace giant that built space shuttles and the much maligned, hugely expensive B-1 long-range bomber. Time

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

maligned

verb

past tense of malign
as in libeled
to make untrue and harmful statements about a candidate who believes that it is possible to win an election without maligning anyone

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • libeled
  • smeared
  • vilified
  • libelled
  • slandered
  • disgraced
  • humiliated
  • defamed
  • discredited
  • traduced
  • denigrated
  • calumniated
  • disparaged
  • shamed
  • belittled
  • blackened
  • degraded
  • aspersed
  • disdained
  • dishonored
  • scorned
  • detracted
  • debased
  • humbled
  • abased

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • praised
  • honored
  • exalted
  • glorified
  • respected
  • applauded
  • commended
  • admired
  • acclaimed
  • regarded
  • esteemed
  • revered
  • worshiped
  • adored
  • worshipped
  • venerated
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