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maligning
Synonyms and Antonyms of maligning
the making of false statements that damage another's reputation public maligning of a person can actually be grounds for a lawsuit Synonyms of maligning aspersing, blackening, calumniation, calumny, character assassination, defamation, defaming, libel, libeling (or libelling), slander, smearing, traducing, vilification, vilifyingWords Related to maligning 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, viciousnessNear Antonyms of maligning acclaim, accolade, applause, commendation, praise; esteem, honor, respect; adulation, flattery; adoration, reverence, veneration, worship
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