Libeling and Vilifying

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

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

Nearby Words: libel, libeled

Vilifying

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

Libeling and vilifying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Libeling" instead a noun "Vilifying".

Nearby Words: vilify, vilification, vilified
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