Libeling and Pernicious

Libeling

Libeling noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.

Pernicious and libeling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pernicious" instead an adjective "Libeling".

Nearby Words: libel, libeled

Pernicious

Pernicious adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.

Libeling and pernicious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Libeling" instead an adjective "Pernicious".

Nearby Word: perniciously
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