Libellous and Vilifying

Libellous

Libellous adjective - (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign.
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Vilifying and libellous are semantically related. in defamatory topic. In some cases you can use "Vilifying" instead an adjective "Libellous".

Nearby Words: libel, libelling, libelled

Vilifying

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

Libellous and vilifying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Libellous" instead an adjective "Vilifying".

Nearby Words: vilify, vilification, vilified
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