What does the cryptic crossword clue "Malign suggestion conveys a bit less than expected (7)" mean?

The definition is "Malign". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). DU (synonym="DU") in TRACE (synonym="suggestion") = TRADUCE; definition: "Malign" The answer is TRADUCE.

Malign suggestion conveys a bit less than expected (7)

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