Defaming and Vile

Defaming

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

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

Nearby Words: defame, defamation, defamed

Vile

Vile adjective - Not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable.

Defaming and vile are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defaming" instead an adjective "Vile".

Nearby Words: vilify, vilely
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