ˈbæd.maʊθ məˈlɛfɪk məˈlɛvələnt məˈlaɪn məˈlaɪn tɹəˈdjuːs tɹəˈdus tɹəˈdus having or exerting a malignant influence malevolent stars a malefic force evil or harmful in nature or influence prompted by malign motives believed in witches and malign spirits gave him a malign look a malign lesion speak unfavorably about She badmouths her husband everywhere