Synonyms of libeling

libeling 1 of 2

noun

variants or libelling

as in libel

the making of false statements that damage another's reputation

the underhanded politician resorted to libeling when it became clear that that was the only way he was going to win the election

Synonyms & Similar Words

• libel
• smearing
• defamation
• slander
• criticism
• censure
• calumny
• defaming
• attack
• vilification
• contempt
• maligning
• blackening
• vilifying
• smear
• traducing
• malice
• abuse
• calumniation
• character assassination
• spite
• disdain
• venom
• aspersing
• spitefulness
• hatefulness
• mud
• innuendo
• aspersion
• invective
• backbiting
• vituperation
• denunciation
• detraction
• denigration
• disparagement
• meanness
• scorn
• maliciousness
• hatchet job
• malignancy
• belittlement
• malevolence
• muck
• malignity
• viciousness
• spleen
• despite
• nastiness
• cattiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praise
• respect
• commendation
• honor
• acclaim
• applause
• esteem
• flattery
• worship
• accolade
• reverence
• adoration
• adulation
• veneration

libeling

2 of 2

verb

variants or libelling

present participle of libel

as in slandering

to make untrue and harmful statements about

the court decided that the newspaper's reportage of the former mayor, while irresponsible, did not constitute an effort to libel him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slandering
• smearing
• maligning
• defaming
• vilifying
• discrediting
• calumniating
• traducing
• denigrating
• disparaging
• belittling
• disgracing
• blackening
• aspersing
• shaming
• dishonoring
• detracting
• humiliating
• debasing
• degrading
• disdaining
• scorning
• humbling
• abasing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• honoring
• exalting
• praising
• glorifying
• commending
• respecting
• applauding
• regarding
• admiring
• acclaiming
• worshiping
• worshipping
• esteeming
• adoring
• revering
• venerating