Flattery and Vilifying

Opposite meaning words

Flattery noun - Excessive praise.

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Vilifying is an antonym for flattery.

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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Flattery is an antonym for vilifying.

Nearby Words: vilify, vilification, vilified

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