Defaming and Ridicule

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

Ridicule and defaming are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ridicule" instead a noun "Defaming".

Nearby Words: defame, defamation, defamed

Ridicule noun - The making of unkind jokes as a way of showing one's scorn for someone or something.

Defaming and ridicule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defaming" instead a noun "Ridicule".

Nearby Words: ridiculous, ridiculed, ridiculing, ridiculously