: to utter injuriously misleading or false reports about : speak evil of Her supporters say that she has been unfairly maligned in the press.

What is the synonym of maligned?

The words baleful and sinister are common synonyms of malign. While all three words mean "seriously threatening evil or disaster," malign applies to what is inherently evil or harmful.

What malign forces?

malign - having or exerting a malignant influence; "malevolent stars"; "a malefic force" malefic, malevolent, evil. maleficent - harmful or evil in intent or effect.