Aspersing and Belittlement

Aspersing

Aspersing noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.
Usage example: she has refused to take part in the mean-spirited aspersing in which so many political candidates indulge

Belittlement and aspersing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Belittlement" instead a noun "Aspersing".

Belittlement

Belittlement noun - The act of making a person or a thing seem little or unimportant.

Aspersing and belittlement are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aspersing" instead a noun "Belittlement".
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