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vilifying

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of vilifying

the making of false statements that damage another's reputation

The nonstop vilifying had the effect of making some people lose their impartiality.

Synonyms of vilifying

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

Words Related to vilifying

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 vilifying

acclaim, accolade, applause, commendation, praise

esteem, honor, respect

adulation, flattery

adoration, reverence, veneration, worship

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