as in smeared
to make untrue and harmful statements about
a candidate who believes that it is possible to win an election without maligning anyone
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Recent Examples of maligned
Though maligned at the time and recut by the studio removing some of Dylan’s songs, the film has since found a new following and appreciation after being re-edited to match Peckinpah’s vision.
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
But look, people are wearing skinny jeans again (they were similarly maligned for a time), and leopard print faux fur (very indie sleaze).
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
His presidency had been much maligned.
—Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
The Ravens’ defense, maligned over the first three months, is starting to take the ball away and play much more disciplined.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
After years of being maligned and underestimated — though never by his managers or his fellow professionals — the accolades were coming in abundance.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Some of his politically unaffiliated supporters see themselves as outsiders whose skepticism was underappreciated by big-party candidates, and whose perspectives are maligned by mainstream media.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 10 Dec. 2024
Remy, not the brightest bulb, feels overlooked and easily maligned.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Of the 25 industries that Gallup includes in its poll, only oil and gas, the federal government, and drug companies are more maligned.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
But look, people are wearing skinny jeans again (they were similarly maligned for a time), and leopard print faux fur (very indie sleaze).
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
His presidency had been much maligned.
—Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
The Ravens’ defense, maligned over the first three months, is starting to take the ball away and play much more disciplined.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
After years of being maligned and underestimated — though never by his managers or his fellow professionals — the accolades were coming in abundance.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Some of his politically unaffiliated supporters see themselves as outsiders whose skepticism was underappreciated by big-party candidates, and whose perspectives are maligned by mainstream media.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 10 Dec. 2024
Remy, not the brightest bulb, feels overlooked and easily maligned.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Of the 25 industries that Gallup includes in its poll, only oil and gas, the federal government, and drug companies are more maligned.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Maligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maligned. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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