Contempt and Vilification

Contempt

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

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

Vilification

Vilification noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.
Usage example: warned that the constant vilification of candidates for public office was undermining the people's faith in the political system

Contempt and vilification are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contempt" instead a noun "Vilification".

Nearby Words: vilify, vilified, vilifying
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