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malignment

Definition:

(noun) The act or state of being improperly aligned or positioned.

(verb) To place or position something in an incorrect or misaligned manner.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(noun) Improper positioning or misalignment of body parts.

Example Sentence: His chronic back pain was caused by the malignment of his spine.

Sense 2:

(noun) Disharmony or misalignment within a group or organization.

Example Sentence: The constant conflict among team members led to the malignment of the entire project.

Sense 3:

(verb) To cause misalignment in machinery or mechanical components.

Example Sentence: Improper maintenance could result in malignment of the gears, affecting the performance of the machine.

Sense 4:

(verb) To place something incorrectly or out of alignment.

Example Sentence: The painter seemed careless as he maligned the picture frames on the gallery walls.

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