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blackening

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of blackening

the making of false statements that damage another's reputation

blackening of the senator's good name disgusted voters

Synonyms of blackening

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

Words Related to blackening

aspersion, innuendo, muck, mud, smear

backbiting, detraction

abuse, invective, vituperation

attack, censure, criticism, denunciation, hatchet job

contempt, disdain, scorn

belittlement, denigration, disparagement

cattiness, despite, 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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