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defaming

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of defaming

the making of false statements that damage another's reputation

the callous defaming of the popular actress by the unscrupulous tabloid reporter

Synonyms of defaming

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

Words Related to defaming

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 defaming

acclaim, accolade, applause, commendation, praise

esteem, honor, respect

adulation, flattery

adoration, reverence, veneration, worship

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