Denigrating and Vilifying

Denigrating

Denigrating adjective - (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign.
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Synonyms for Denigrating

Vilifying and denigrating are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vilifying" instead an adjective "Denigrating".

Nearby Words: denigrate, denigration, denigrated

Vilifying

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

Denigrating and vilifying are semantically related. You can use "Denigrating" instead an adjective "Vilifying".

Nearby Words: vilify, vilification, vilified
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