/məˈlaɪnˈ/ – adjective / verb
Definition: 1. có hại, ác tính, hiểm độc, có ác ý;
2. nói xấu, vu khống.
A more thorough explanation: In legal English, the word “malign” means to make harmful, false, and defamatory statements about someone with the intent to damage their reputation or character. It can also refer to actions or behavior that are intended to cause harm or injury to another person.
Example: The defendant’s attempt to malign the character of the witness was deemed as a form of defamation in the court of law.