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VILIFIES Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word vilifies. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word vilifies. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for VILIFIES

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besmirches
verbv
verb

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

• smear so as to make dirty or stained

defames
verbv
verb

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

denigrates
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

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

libels
verbv
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

maligns
verbv
adjective

• evil or harmful in nature or influence

adjective satellite

• having or exerting a malignant influence

verb

• speak unfavorably about

slanders
verbv
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

smears
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

tarnishes
verbv
noun

• discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation

verb

• make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

traduces
verbv
verb

• speak unfavorably about

revile
verbv
verb

• spread negative information 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

assail
verbv
verb

• attack someone physically or emotionally

• launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

• attack in speech or writing

berate
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

criticize
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

decry
verbv
verb

• express strong disapproval of

demonize
verbv
verb

• make into a demon

denigrate
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

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

denounce
verbv
verb

• speak out against

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• announce the termination of, as of treaties

• give away information about somebody

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

Best Hypernyms For VILIFIES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for vilifies, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
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Alternatives for BESMIRCHES

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