VILIFICATION Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word vilification. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word vilification. (close relations)

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	smear				verb, nounv, n
	noun • slanderous defamation • a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope • a blemish made by dirt • an act that brings discredit to the person who does it verb • stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance • make a smudge on; soil by smudging • cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
	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
	defamation				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
	disparagement				nounn
	noun • a communication that belittles somebody or something • the act of speaking contemptuously of
	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
	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
	maligning				verbv
	adjective • evil or harmful in nature or influence adjective satellite • having or exerting a malignant influence verb • speak unfavorably about
	abuse				verb, nounv, n
	noun • cruel or inhumane treatment • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt • improper or excessive use verb • treat badly • change the inherent purpose or function of something • use foul or abusive language towards • use wrongly or improperly or excessively
	contumely				nounn
	noun • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
	insult				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt • a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect verb • treat, mention, or speak to rudely
	malignment				nounn
	noun • slanderous defamation
	revilement				nounn
	noun • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

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