What is another word for maligned?

Pronunciation: [məlˈa͡ɪnd] (IPA)

The word maligned means to speak about someone or something in a critical or disparaging manner. Some synonyms for maligned include defamed, slandered, criticized, vilified, condemned, and reviled. Other similar words that can be used include censured, disparaged, denigrated, belittled, impugned, and castigated. These words all express the act of speaking negatively about someone or something. It is important to choose the right synonym to convey the intended tone and meaning of the sentence. Using these synonyms can add variety to writing and make it more interesting to read.

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Usage examples for Maligned

My daughter Claire has been maligned before.
"The Master of the Ceremonies"
George Manville Fenn
I have reason to believe that Uncle Abe maligned himself for the sake of the yarn.
"Tales from the Veld"
Ernest Glanville
That philosopher, who is so studiously maligned by Philostratus, was a heroic figure in Pliny's eyes.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill

Famous quotes with Maligned

  • Here in the United States, our profession is much maligned, people simply don't trust or like journalists anymore and that's sad.
    Christiane Amanpour
  • The last eight years have created a lot of deep-seated hostility. People take political decisions very personally, and today there is a constant, ongoing attack, with one side or the other being maligned.
    Fred F. Fielding
  • No people in the history of the world have ever been so misunderstood, so misjudged, and so cruelly maligned.
    John Brown Gordon
  • Our members are very much maligned. Obviously the average age is 60 something, but they all have children and grandchildren, they understand what we need to do, they want to win.
    Francis Maude
  • Before and during the first phase of the war his administration repeatedly maligned the UN but now, that Iraq has turned into a quagmire, it is asking the UN for help.
    Peter Schuyler

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