Libeling and Spite

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

Spite and libeling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spite" instead a noun "Libeling".

Nearby Words: libel, libeled

Spite

Spite noun - The desire to cause pain for the satisfaction of doing harm.

Libeling and spite are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Libeling" instead a noun "Spite".

Nearby Words: spiteful, spitefully, spiting

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