Maligning and Slander

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Maligning

Maligning noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.
Usage example: public maligning of a person can actually be grounds for a lawsuit
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Slander and maligning are semantically related. in abuse topic. In some cases you can use "Slander" instead the word "Maligning" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like disparagement.
Nearby Words: malign, maligned

Slander

Slander noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.
Usage example: instead of resorting to slander, the candidates should be outlining their plans for getting us out of this mess
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Maligning and slander are semantically related. You can use "Maligning" instead a noun "Slander".
Nearby Words: slanderous, slanderer, slandered, slandering, slanderously

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