Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Malign”?

Malign means to speak ill of someone.

• Correct answer - condemn: it has the same meaning as Malign.
• reconcile: to restore friendship - wrong, it does not mean the same as Malign.
• co-operate: to work together - wrong, it does not mean the same as Malign.
• disagree: to have a different opinion - wrong, it does not mean the same as Malign.