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defamation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of defamation

the making of false statements that damage another's reputation

accused the news reporter of defamation of character

Synonyms of defamation

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

Words Related to defamation

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 defamation

acclaim, accolade, applause, commendation, praise

esteem, honor, respect

adulation, flattery

adoration, reverence, veneration, worship

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