Defaming and Injurious

Defaming

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

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

Nearby Words: defame, defamation, defamed

Injurious

Injurious adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.

Defaming and injurious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defaming" instead an adjective "Injurious".

Nearby Words: injure, injury, injuriously
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