| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| vilification | (noun) slanderous defamation | Synonyms: malignment, smear |
| (noun) a rude expression intended to offend or hurt | Synonyms: abuse, contumely, insult, revilement | |
| vilifier | (noun) one who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel | Synonyms: backbiter, defamer, libeler, maligner, slanderer, traducer |
| vilify | (verb) spread negative information about | Synonyms: rail, revile, vituperate |
| vilipend | (verb) belittle | Synonyms: deprecate, depreciate |