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Defamatory vs Vilifying - What's the difference?

defamatory | vilifying |

As an adjective defamatory

is damaging to someone's reputation, especially if untrue.

As a verb vilifying is

present participle of vilify.

defamatory

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • damaging to someone's reputation, especially if untrue

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    * defamation

    vilifying

    English

    Verb

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