1The malign influence of the corrupt politician was evident in the city's economic decline.
2Is it possible to eradicate a malign force that has become deeply ingrained in a society's culture?
3The novel explores the theme of a malign entity that haunts a family's ancestral home.
4Critics argue that the new policy will have a malign effect on the environment, leading to widespread destruction.
5There is a growing concern that the malign spirit of nationalism is on the rise again in Europe.