Dictionary (n.) The act of vilifying or defaming; abuse.Thesaurus abuse assailing assault attack berating bitter words blackening calumny character assassination contumely defamation defamation of character defilement denigration diatribe execration hard words invective jawing jeremiad malicious defamation muckraking mudslinging name-calling obloquy onslaught opprobrium philippic rating revilement screed scurrility smear smear campaign smear word tirade tongue-lashing vituperation |