VILIFY Synonyms
There are 25 synonyms of the word
vilify.
(exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word vilify. (close relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word vilify. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for VILIFY
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | denigrate | verbv | ||||
| 2 | libel | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 3 | slander | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 4 | besmirch | verbv | ||||
| 5 | calumniate | verbv | ||||
| 6 | defame | verbv | ||||
| 7 | defile | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 8 | discredit | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 9 | disgrace | nounn | ||||
| 10 | impugn | verbv | ||||
| 11 | malign | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 12 | slur | nounn | ||||
| 13 | smear | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 14 | stigmatize | verbv | ||||
| 15 | traduce | verbv | ||||
| 16 | revile | verbv | ||||
| 17 | abuse | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 18 | assail | verbv | ||||
| 19 | berate | verbv | ||||
| 20 | criticize | verbv | ||||
Best Hypernyms For VILIFY
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
vilify, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
abuse
blackguard
clapperclaw
defame
denigrate
disparage
malign
shout
slander
slur
