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maligning

noun

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, vilifying

Words 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, viciousness

Near Antonyms of maligning

acclaim, accolade, applause, commendation, praise

esteem, honor, respect

adulation, flattery

adoration, reverence, veneration, worship

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