verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

insult, defame, assault

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Example Sentences

Example:The insults were meant to vilicate the person's intelligence and reputation.

Definition:to demean or hurt the dignity of someone; to be offensive to someone.

From insult

Example:The company was defamed when the press vilicated them for their recent past business practices.

Definition:to damagingly attack someone's good name, reputation, or character; to hinder someone's good name or credit.

From defame

Example:The senator's reputation was assaulted by their opponents' radio advertisements which vilicated them.

Definition:to attack someone in speech or writing; to harm the dignity or reputation of someone.

From assault