Slighting and Vilifying

Slighting

Slighting adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.
Usage example: slighting remarks about the general lack of musical talent among the contestants

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

Nearby Words: slight, slighted, slightingly

Vilifying

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

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

Nearby Words: vilify, vilification, vilified
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