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vilification

/ˌvɪlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/noun

उच्चारण विलिफ़िकेशन

बदनामी, निंदा, चरित्र-हनन

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noun
  1. 1

    [U] formal

    the act of saying or writing unfair or very unpleasant things about somebody so that other people will have a low opinion of them

    बदनामी, निंदा, चरित्र-हनन

    • The leader faced a campaign of vilification in the media.
    • The vilification of honest officers discourages others from speaking out.

    Synonyms defamation denigration slander abuse calumny

    Opposite praise acclaim glorification eulogy

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