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smearing

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of smearing

the making of false statements that damage another's reputation

This smearing has got to stop, or the voters will conclude that there's absolutely no one worth voting for.

Synonyms of smearing

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

Words Related to smearing

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 smearing

acclaim, accolade, applause, commendation, praise

esteem, honor, respect

adulation, flattery

adoration, reverence, veneration, worship

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