Question

the root mal means bad or evil. what does the word malign mean?
to give someone his or her fair share
to prevent someone from committing a crime
to regard someone with respect and dignity
to tell harmful falsehoods about someone

Explanation:

El prefijo "mal" significa "malo" o "malvado". La palabra "malign" deriva de este prefijo y se refiere a decir cosas falsas y dañinas sobre alguien. Las otras opciones no se ajustan al significado del prefijo "mal".

Answer:

to tell harmful falsehoods about someone