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Maligned

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

To speak unfavorably or falsely about someone or something, often resulting in damaging their reputation or portraying them in a negative light.

Example sentence: Despite her numerous achievements, Jenny's character was constantly maligned by her jealous colleagues.

Sense 2:

To portray something as evil, harmful, or sinister, often distorting or misrepresenting the truth to create negative opinions.

Example sentence: The media outlet maligned the political candidate, twisting his words and projecting him as a corrupt leader.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Describing someone or something that has been subjected to negative remarks, false accusations, or unfair criticism.

Example sentence: The maligned author's reputation suffered greatly due to the scathing reviews.

Sense 2:

Referring to a person or thing that is regarded unfavorably or considered wicked, often as a result of misinformation or misconception.

Example sentence: The maligned neighborhood was unfairly labeled as dangerous, despite being a peaceful community.