Defamation and Viciousness

Defamation

Defamation noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.
Usage example: accused the newspaper columnist of defamation of character

Viciousness and defamation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Viciousness" instead a noun "Defamation".

Nearby Words: defame, defamed, defaming

Viciousness

Viciousness noun - The desire to cause pain for the satisfaction of doing harm.

Defamation and viciousness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defamation" instead a noun "Viciousness".
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