Derisory and Vilifying

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Derisory adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.

Usage example: a literary snob, she invariably used the derisory term “the boob tube” when referring to television

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

Nearby Words: derision, derisive

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

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Derisory and vilifying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derisory" instead an adjective "Vilifying".

Nearby Words: vilify, vilification, vilified

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