Malicious and Vilifying

Malicious

Malicious adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.

Vilifying and malicious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vilifying" instead an adjective "Malicious".

Nearby Words: malice, malignant, maliciously

Vilifying

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

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

Nearby Words: vilify, vilification, vilified
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