Maligning and Upbraiding

Maligning

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

Upbraiding and maligning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Upbraiding" instead an adjective "Maligning".

Nearby Words: malign, maligned

Upbraiding

Upbraiding noun - A severe scolding.
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Maligning and upbraiding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Maligning" instead an adjective "Upbraiding".

Nearby Words: upbraid, upbraided
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