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
Nastiness and libeling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nastiness" instead a noun "Libeling".
Nastiness
Nastiness noun - The desire to cause pain for the satisfaction of doing harm.
Mutual synonyms
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