Belittlement and Libeling

Belittlement

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

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

Libeling

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

Belittlement and libeling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Belittlement" instead a noun "Libeling".

Nearby Words: libel, libeled
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