1verb
speak unfavorably about
“She badmouths her husband everywhere”
01 Word definition
malign
6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants
Is MALIGN a word?
Yes. MALIGN is a 6-letter verb. speak unfavorably about Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
M-A-L-I-G-NHow do you spell MALIGN?
MALIGN contains 6 letters, begins with M, and ends with N.
Check another spelling →Meaning and definition
2adjective
evil or harmful in nature or influence
“prompted by malign motives”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗badmouthtraducedrag through the mud
02 Letter breakdown
How is MALIGN spelled?
M1A2L3I4G5N6
03 Word-game status
Can you play MALIGN?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About MALIGN.
How do you spell MALIGN?
MALIGN is spelled M-A-L-I-G-N. It contains 6 letters.