malign

she had a strong and malign influence.

Your behaviours exercised a malign influence on the children.

that much-maligned beast, the rave record.

don't you dare malign her in my presence.

aspersion, calumny, defame, denigrate, discredit, libel, malign, slander, slur, stigmatise, traduce, vilify.

He spread malign rumors about his coworker.

The malign influence of the group led to destructive behavior.

She felt the malign presence of evil in the old house.

The malign tumor was removed during surgery.

The malign intentions behind his actions were revealed.

The malign comments hurt her deeply.

The malign influence of jealousy can destroy relationships.

He was known for his malign behavior towards his colleagues.

The malign energy in the room made everyone uncomfortable.

She could sense the malign aura surrounding the old castle.