Vilifying and Viciousness

Vilifying

Vilifying noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.
Usage example: the nonstop vilifying had the effect of making some people sympathetic to the victim

Viciousness and vilifying are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Viciousness" instead a noun "Vilifying".

Nearby Words: vilify, vilification, vilified

Viciousness

Viciousness noun - The desire to cause pain for the satisfaction of doing harm.

Vilifying and viciousness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Vilifying" instead a noun "Viciousness".
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