malignify

/ˈmælɪnɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become malignant; to develop into a malignant form or quality

“The disease began to malignify the patient’s organs.”

2. verb

to give a malignant or evil interpretation to

“The politician’s opponents attempted to malignify his proposals.”

3. verb

to make or cause to become malicious

“The company’s actions began to malignify the public’s perception of it.”

Synonyms

  • corrupt
  • poison
  • taint

Antonyms

  • purify
  • sanctify
  • vindicate