Damaging and Defaming

Damaging

Damaging adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.

Defaming and damaging are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Defaming" instead an adjective "Damaging".

Nearby Words: damage, damaged

Defaming

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

Damaging and defaming are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Damaging" instead an adjective "Defaming".

Nearby Words: defame, defamation, defamed
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