Esteem and Vilification

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Esteem noun - A feeling of great approval and liking.

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Vilification is an antonym for esteem.

Nearby Words: esteemed, esteeming

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

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Esteem is an antonym for vilification.

Nearby Words: vilify, vilified, vilifying

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