Contempt and Smearing

Contempt

Contempt noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.

Smearing and contempt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smearing" instead a noun "Contempt".

Smearing

Smearing noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.
Usage example: this smearing has got to stop, or the voters will conclude that there's absolutely no one worth voting for

Contempt and smearing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contempt" instead a noun "Smearing".

Nearby Words: smear, smeared, smeary
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