LIONIZING Antonyms

• containing or imposing condemnation or censure

• causing awareness of your shortcomings

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

• expressive of low opinion

• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

• playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

• rebuke formally

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

• act as a critic

• express strong disapproval of

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

• take away a part from; diminish

• language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

• the act of deriding or treating with contempt

• subject to laughter or ridicule

• words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

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

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

• spread negative information about