Defamation and Vitriol

Defamation

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

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

Nearby Words: defame, defamed, defaming

Vitriol

Vitriol noun - Biting sharpness of feeling or expression.

Defamation and vitriol are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defamation" instead a noun "Vitriol".

Nearby Word: vitriolic
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