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vilifying

/ˈvɪlɪˌfaɪɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.

Examples :

"The politician was accused of vilifying his opponent during the campaign, constantly spreading rumors and negative information. "
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Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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belittle verb

/bɨˈlɪt.əl/

To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation.

"His older brother tried to belittle his accomplishments by saying anyone could win a spelling bee. "

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impractical adjective

/ɪmˈpɹæktɪkəl/ /ɪmˈpɹæktɪkl̩/

Not practical; impracticable

"The plan to finish the entire history textbook tonight is impractical; we don't have enough time. "

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someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

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constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

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opponent noun

/ɒpəʊnənt/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

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campaign noun

/kæmˈpeɪn/

A series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal.

"The company is targeting children in their latest advertising campaign."

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spreading verb

/ˈspɹɛdɪŋ/

To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.

"He spread his newspaper on the table."

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negative noun

/ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ /-ɾɪv/

Refusal or withholding of assents; prohibition, veto

"The teacher's negative on the project proposal meant we had to revise it completely. "

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defamatory adjective

/dɪˈfæmətɹi/ /dɪˈfæmətɔɹi/

Damaging to someone's reputation, especially if untrue

"The newspaper printed a defamatory article about the mayor, falsely accusing him of taking bribes. "

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information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

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politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "