Disdain and Vilifying

Disdain

Disdain noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.

Vilifying and disdain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vilifying" instead a noun "Disdain".

Vilifying

Vilifying noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.
Usage example: the nonstop vilifying had the effect of making some people sympathetic to the victim

Disdain and vilifying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Disdain" instead a noun "Vilifying".

Nearby Words: vilify, vilification, vilified
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