Libeling
Libeling noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.
Usage example: the underhanded politician resorted to libeling when it became clear that that was the only way he was going to win the election
Maliciousness and libeling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Maliciousness" instead a noun "Libeling".
Maliciousness
Maliciousness noun - The desire to cause pain for the satisfaction of doing harm.
Libeling and maliciousness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Libeling" instead a noun "Maliciousness".
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Maliciousness and Libeling. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/libeling/maliciousness
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Maliciousness or Libeling. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/libeling/maliciousness.
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