DEFAMING Synonyms
There are 16 synonyms of the word
defaming.
(exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word defaming. (close relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word defaming. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DEFAMING
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | denigrating | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 2 | disparaging | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 3 | libeling | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 4 | maligning | verbv | ||||
| 5 | slandering | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 6 | smearing | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 7 | traducing | verbv | ||||
| 8 | vilifying | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 9 | asperse | verbv | ||||
| 10 | besmirch | verbv | ||||
| 11 | calumniate | verbv | ||||
| 12 | denigrate | verbv | ||||
| 13 | slander | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 14 | smear | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 15 | smirch | verbv | ||||
| 16 | sully | verbv |
