Defaming
Defaming noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.
Usage example: the callous defaming of the popular actress by the unscrupulous tabloid reporter
Hatchet job and defaming are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hatchet job" instead a noun "Defaming".
Hatchet job
Hatchet job noun - A false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions.
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Synonyms for Hatchet job
Defaming and hatchet job are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defaming" instead a noun phrase "Hatchet job".
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Related pairs
- pejorative and defaming
- pejorative and hatchet job
- smear and defaming
- smear and hatchet job
- abuse and defaming
- abuse and hatchet job
- knock and defaming
- knock and hatchet job
- slam and defaming
- slam and hatchet job
- maligning and defaming
- maligning and hatchet job
- vilifying and defaming
- vilifying and hatchet job
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