Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below
Malign

Correct option is A

The correct synonym of the given word is (a) Evil.
Malign: To speak harmful untruths about someone; to slander or defame. (बदनाम करना / बुराई करना)
Example: He maligned his rival in front of the board to gain promotion.
Evil: Wicked or morally bad; harmful in effect. (दुष्ट / बुरा)
Example: The story was about the battle between good and evil.
Synonyms: slander, defame, vilify, disparage
Antonyms: praise, commend, applaud, extol
Meanings of all the other given options:
· Radical: Fundamental or revolutionary in nature (मूलभूत / उग्र)
· Nihilistic: Belief that life is meaningless (नास्तिक / अस्वीकारी)
· Insurgent: A rebel or revolutionary (विद्रोही / बाग़ी)