In literature the word “malign” assumes a multifaceted role, serving both as an adjective to describe harmful or malevolent forces and as a verb conveying the act of defaming or discrediting. Writers often use it to characterize invisible, sinister influences that corrupt love or nature, as seen when a doomed passion is attributed to a malign influence ([1], [2], [3]). In other instances it conveys a deliberate verbal attack, whether through calumnies directed at individuals or disparaging remarks aimed at groups ([4], [5], [6]). Moreover, it vividly colors the portrayal of characters and settings; a character’s “malign mirth” ([7]) or a description of a foreboding landscape imbued with “malign” qualities ([8], [9]) evoke a palpable sense of danger and moral decay. This versatility underscores the term’s capacity to intensify both internal character conflicts and broader thematic tensions throughout literary works.