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blackening

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of blackening

the making of false statements that damage another's reputation

The blackening of the senator's good name disgusted voters.

Synonyms of blackening

aspersing, defamation, defaming, libel, libeling (or libelling), maligning, slander, smearing, traducing, vilification, vilifying

Words Related to blackening

aspersion, innuendo, smear

backbiting, detraction

abuse, invective, vituperation

attack, censure, criticism, denunciation

contempt, disdain, scorn

belittlement, denigration, disparagement

hatefulness, malevolence, malice, maliciousness, malignancy, malignity, meanness, nastiness, spite, spitefulness, spleen, venom, viciousness

Near Antonyms of blackening

acclaim, accolade, applause, commendation, praise

esteem, honor, respect

adulation, flattery

adoration, reverence, veneration, worship

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