"vilification" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

Slanderous defamation (synset 106732965)
is a type of: calumniation, calumny, defamation, hatchet job, obloquy, traducement - a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

same as: malignment, smear
A rude expression intended to offend or hurt (synset 106728162)
"when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team"

is a type of: discourtesy, disrespect - an expression of lack of respect
subtypes:
- low blow - unscrupulous abuse
- billingsgate, scurrility - foul-mouthed or obscene abuse
- cut, stinger - a remark capable of wounding mentally
- invective, vitriol, vituperation - abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
same as: abuse, contumely, insult, revilement