Malign and Rotten

Malign

Malign adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.

Rotten and malign are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rotten" instead an adjective "Malign".

Rotten

Rotten adjective - Having undergone organic breakdown.

Malign and rotten are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Malign" instead an adjective "Rotten".

Nearby Words: rottenness, rottenly
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