Vilifier (Noun)

Meaning

One who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The notorious vilifier had a long history of using social media to spread false and damaging information about his enemies.
  • She was shocked to discover that her former business partner had been a vilifier, sabotaging her professional reputation behind her back.
  • The celebrity's team worked tirelessly to counter the vilifier's malicious claims and restore her public image.
  • The blogger's snarky online persona had earned her a reputation as a vilifier, and many of her detractors took great pleasure in seeing her get taken down.
  • Despite his charm, the politician's opponents accused him of being a vilifier, using underhanded tactics to discredit his rivals.

Synonyms

  • Maligner
  • Libeler
  • Defamer
  • Slanderer
  • Traducer
  • Backbiter

Hypernyms

  • Detractor
  • Depreciator
  • Disparager

Related Words

  • Vilify (verb)
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