Esteem and Vilifying

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Esteem noun - A feeling of great approval and liking.

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Vilifying is an antonym for esteem.

Nearby Words: esteemed, esteeming

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

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Esteem is an antonym for vilifying.

Nearby Words: vilify, vilification, vilified

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