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DEFAMATIONS Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word defamations. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word defamations. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DEFAMATIONS

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calumny
nounn
noun

• a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

• an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

aspersion
nounn
noun

• a disparaging remark

• an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

• the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)

slander
verb, nounv, n
noun

• words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

• an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

calumniation
nounn
noun

• a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

denigration
nounn
noun

• a belittling comment

• an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

• the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself)

detraction
nounn
noun

• a petty disparagement

• the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation (especially by slander)

libel
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

• the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks

verb

• print slanderous statements against

obloquy
nounn
noun

• state of disgrace resulting from public abuse

• a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

traducement
nounn
noun

• a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

hatchet job
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

Best Hypernyms For DEFAMATIONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for defamations, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
attack depreciation derogation disparagement

Alternatives for CALUMNY

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