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
Vilification and defaming are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vilification" instead a noun "Defaming".
Vilification
Vilification noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.
Usage example: warned that the constant vilification of candidates for public office was undermining the people's faith in the political system
Defaming and vilification are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defaming" instead a noun "Vilification".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- disgrace and defaming
- disgrace and vilification
- smear and defaming
- smear and vilification
- abuse and defaming
- abuse and vilification
- maligning and defaming
- maligning and vilification
- slander and defaming
- slander and vilification
- libel and defaming
- libel and vilification
- aspersion and defaming
- aspersion and vilification
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Vilification and Defaming. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/defaming/vilification
Defaming & Vilification. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/defaming/vilification>.
Vilification or Defaming. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/defaming/vilification.
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