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Slanderous vs Vilifying - What's the difference?

slanderous | vilifying |

As an adjective slanderous

is both untrue and harmful to a reputation.

As a verb vilifying is

present participle of vilify.

slanderous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (of something said) Both untrue and harmful to a reputation.

    • Synonyms

    * defamatory * libelous * See also

    Related terms

    * slander

    vilifying

    English

    Verb

    (head)