Put-down and Smearing

Put-down noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.

Smearing and put-down are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smearing" instead a noun phrase "Put-down".

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

Put-down and smearing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Put-down" instead a noun "Smearing".

Nearby Words: smear, smeared, smeary