Defamation


Synonyms for defamation
noun libel, slander

disparagement
denigration
obloquy
lie
hit
dump
aspersion
slur

smear
dirt
detraction
slime
knock
tale
mud
slam

depreciation
traducement
calumny
opprobrium
vilification
backbiting
black eye
character assassination

belittlement
dynamite
scorcher
backstabbing
cheap shot
dirty laundry
low-down dirty
slap in face

Antonyms for defamation

compliment
flattery

praise
commendation

approval
exaltation

Other adjectives related to defamation

abusive
calumnious
contumelious
derogatory
detractory
foul-mouthed
maledicent
pitiable
satirical
slanderous
turpid
wanky

black-mouthed
cavalier
cynical
despicable
disdainful
foul-tongued
opprobrious
pitiful
scornful
sniffy
unenvied
withering

bumptious
contemptible
defamatory
despised
disparaging
haughty
pejorative
sarcastic
scurrile
supercilious
vilipendious

calumniatory
contemptuous
derisive
detracting
downtrodden
libelous
pilgarlicky
sardonic
scurrilous
thersitical
vituperative

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