Acclaim and Libeling

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Acclaim noun - Public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement.

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Libeling is an antonym for acclaim.

Nearby Words: acclaimed, acclaiming

Libeling noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.

Usage example: the underhanded politician resorted to libeling when it became clear that that was the only way he was going to win the election

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Acclaim is an antonym for libeling.

Nearby Words: libel, libeled

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