Commend and Malign

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Commend verb - To put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another.

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Malign is an antonym for commend.

Malign verb - To make untrue and harmful statements about.

Usage example: a candidate who believes that it is possible to win an election without maligning anyone

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Commend is an antonym for malign in topics: disparage, slander.

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