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vilification

 
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n.

The act of vilifying or defaming; abuse. South.

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    The expression of injurious, malicious statements about someone: aspersion, calumniation, calumny, character assassination, defamation, denigration, detraction, scandal, slander, traducement. Law libel. See attack/defend, crimes, law.

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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: slanderous defamation
  Synonyms: smear, malignment

Meaning #2: a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
  Synonyms: abuse, insult, revilement, contumely

 
 
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